Revisited Salt, this time with my husband. I made a reservation on open table fairly easily, and we arrived a little early and we were thankful they sat us early! Sat in the bar side this time, which was very lively! We were tucked away in the corner, and it felt relatively private, given such a busy area. Our service was incredible. Our server this time was kind and everything came out timely! I of course had to reorder the kung pao shrimp appetizer, which was still incredible. However, the truffle fries didn't amaze me as much this time around. We split the miso cod with a side of Parmesan risotto. I could have used some s&p, but otherwise it was good. Ordered a slice of hummingbird cake to-go, which was delicious! Glad I gave Salt another go. Will keep coming back for the shrimp! read more

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Salmon and Seabass were excellent. Service was great. Bright restaurant. We sat in the bar. The only thing I would change is my friend sat on the bench side and it was much higher than my chair. read more

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful lunch date at Salt at Carmel City Center. The atmosphere was relaxed, clean, and perfect for a nice afternoon meal. Our service was attentive and professional, and everything came out well prepared. We ordered calamari, seasonal vegetables, ribeye, grilled broccolini, and the Parmesan Crusted Chilean Seabass. The seabass was beautifully cooked and flavorful, and the ribeye was a great choice as well. The sides were fresh and complemented the meal nicely. We also enjoyed a glass of J Vineyards Pinot Gris, which paired well with lunch. Overall, it was a great dining experience with quality food, good service, and a pleasant ambiance. I would definitely return. read more

Salt at Carmel City Center - Parmesan Crusted Chilean Seabass and Grilled Broccolini - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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My goodness--I'm so glad I finally got to try Salt at Carmel City Center! I've had my eye on this spot for a while and was so excited when it got picked for a work dinner. The entire experience was a 10/10. The space itself is stunning--I honestly wish I had taken more pictures, but the vibes were so good I didn't want to disrupt anyone around us. We ordered a variety of appetizers for the table, including crab cakes, calamari, and kung pao shrimp--everything was perfectly flavored and absolutely delicious. For my entrée, I had the grilled salmon with the Parmesan herb crust, Salt-style, and loved how customizable everything was. It made it easy to stick with something you love while still trying something new. I paired it with the Parmesan risotto, and the whole dish was incredible. I took the hummingbird cake to-go--it's a coconut vanilla cake with a blackberry-style syrup on the side. I'm not usually a coconut person, but this was so good. And our server truly made the experience even better--super attentive without being overbearing, and gave our table just the right amount of privacy. read more

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I am not someone who eats seafood so I already knew it was a risk. But I will say it was great the food I did have. Wish there were a few more apps that weren't seafood so I could have had more variety. The bread was great with the sweet butter. The truffle fries were very yummy. The private room was very nice and easy to find in the restaurant. The service was great and took great care of our large party. read more

Salt at Carmel City Center - Truffle fries - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Once again SALT delivered. Went on a random Tuesday evening so no reso needed. Made one anyway. Alicia was our server and she was so attentive and amazing and they really had her running around. She apologized but there was no need. She was a rockstar. And it was lovely to see that her fellow server came over to help and explain that Alicia was swamped so she was going to help and take our dessert order. Amazing service. Food was outstanding. Grouper, sea bass, my youngest got a side of mashed potatoes and lobster side (enhancement). Oldest got the bone marrow and loved it. This is becoming a fave place as it always delivers. Clean, well lit, not crowded or noisy. It was a perfect dinner. read more

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Amazing dinner at Salt last night! My wife and I loved the ambience. Drinks were superb, as was the yellowfin tuna, and the pork chop. Pork chop was brined perfectly, exact right amount of salt and extremely juicy and perfectly cooked. Everyone from the wait staff to the hostess were fantastic. A perfect relaxing evening after a very busy wedding weekend. And to top it off, I accidentally left my credit card. I reached out to Jason, who found it, texted and held onto it till I was able to make my way back the next day. Thanks, Jason and the whole team! read more

Everything was good from the entryway to the bathroom. Our waiter was great at explaining the menu and food. He took our order in a timely manner. The appetizers came out quick. The food to a little longer than we would've expected. But it was with the wait. I would love to come back again read more

Salt at Carmel City Center - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

I really like what they did to this place since Matt the Millers. It is more open and a lot more natural light. We sat at the bar and had very friendly service. My first cocktail, the salt ol fashion was great. We went with the bartender recommendation of grouper, but also got the salt and sea roll and lobster bisque. The salt and sea roll was awesome. The lobster bisque was as expected. The grouper was bland. My second cocktail, a Manhattan, wasn't great. It was not on their cocktail list, but it is what I wanted. Just wasn't good. All in all, we like this place. Would go back. read more

We had the crab cakes as an appetizer and the Kung Pao Shrimp. Both YUMMY! The crab cakes are meaty and just delicious! I had the sea bass and my friend had the lamb lollipops. The Sea Bass was PERFECT! Great serving size! The 3 Lamb Lollipops were mouthwatering! Great portions! Seriously. The traffic in Carmel would keep me away but NOT after eating here. It truly is a very nice place to enjoy your food. Too stuff for dessert! Thank you very much Salt read more

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We came for dinner on a Friday night. I came here a few months ago for a girls night also. Both times we have came on Fridays for 6:30 pm reservations we have had to wait 15 mins even with our reservations for a table to open up which is frustrating. I love the ambiance and vibe inside. The service both times has been top tier. We got tempted to get the birkin bag drink. It is the drink in the glass bags. It was good but was also straight wine to me. Was hoping to taste the cinnamon mentioned in it. For appetizers we got the truffle caviar fries and kung pao shrimp. Both were amazing. They don't go shy on the caviar on the fries. For entree I got the miso glazed cod and mac n cheese. It was ok. Not a good pairing. I was not wowed by the miso glazed cod. My husband got the Atlantic char with leek and ricotta egg plant. He rated it a 6/10. read more

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We've been big fans of the Geist Salt location so it seemed only fitting we visit the new Carmel location to experience the differences in menu and ambiance. We seated ourselves at the upscale bar and were greeted warmly by our friendly bartender/server. The cocktail I ordered was perfectly crafted and tasted delicious. For starters, we ordered the Seasonal Crudo as well as the Harissa Spiced Shrimp. For mains, we opted for the Blue Crab Angel Hair Pasta and the Parmesan Crusted Chilean Seabass with Pan-Seared Scallops added. We shared everything and enjoyed the presentation, flavors and portion sizes of each dish (and even had leftovers!). We were quite impressed with this new Salt location and will certainly return for future dining experiences! read more

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A RESTAURANT MAKES ! I worked at this location when it was Matt The Miller's, boy oh boy did these owners come in and brighten this place up! They made this restaurant absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! I can't believe how much a paint job, lights, and open windows would make this look like a completely new space. I enjoyed my couple of hours here. I sat alone in the bar while waiting on my daughter...and the service was A1. My sever, I believe her name is Jennifer...was such a beauty. She was very helpful (I'm a frequent visitor of the Mass Ave location) and to know they are not affiliated shocked me. My server gave me some good advice about what I should order since I wasn't TOO hungry, and I'm glad I listened to her. I ordered the broccolini, they city center surf n turf, and the broiled oysters Rockefeller style. It was the perfect amount for me. Broccolini was grilled to perfection, the Rockefeller was yummy, and I can't wait to order the surf n turf again. My only complaint is that the food came out lukewarm..I ate it anyway!lol I would love to come out for one of the brunch events and bring my friends! I will absolutely be visiting again. Thanks for everything. read more

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Ate here for bunch, but did not know you can only order from the brunch menu and could not order off the dinner menu. Limited brunch menu, but the food was really good. Disappointed we couldn't order off the dinner menu, but it's our fault for not checking ahead of time. Love the nautical decorations inside. Service was good. Overall, I would want to come back to try the dinner menu. read more

Salt at Carmel City Center - Lobster Bisque and Grilled Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Made a reservation and was sat on time. Inside was nautical theme, clean and modern Waitress was very nice, and attentive of our needs. She came with water many times when my water was empty. Skillet bread was delicious and tasted home made, but did not think the citrus butter was a complementary spread The chicken was really good (though always tough to get through the bone). Truffle fries were not crunchy but had great flavor. Salmon sushi tasted delicious, not too spicy with the jalapeño Chocolate cake was expensive but massive! Def enough for two ppl or one to take home. One of the best cakes I've had all time!! read more

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When we dined here the name should have been "Smoke"--there was an issue in the kitchen that engulfed the dining room in a smoky haze for over an hour. This is a sloppy casual place, wear whatever T-shirt you've been wearing today. Service is the same, neither timely or particular. The biggest disappointment was the food--the ribeye was about a half inch thick, no bone--thin enough to be used in a sandwich. At $65, that's a bit of a rip off. Shellfish selection was not great (East/Wesr Coast was as specific s the server would describe) Sides were not done properly. No real attention to detail at all in this restaurant. Big dis's appointment here. A hefty bill for really poor quality and inattentive service. Not recommended. read more

I decided to do brunch for my birthday this year since it fell on a Sunday. They were very accommodating with our large group. The space is beautiful. We all started off by several pitchers of mimosas. The Mango was delicious. We all ordered several appetizers to share. I ordered the East Coast oysters. It made for a fun experience especially since some of the people in our group have never had oysters. As the birthday girl, I tried a little bit of everything. The waffles and brunch fries were my favorite. Overall, our waiter did a great job . The only negative was some of the food did take awhile to arrive. I would recommend celebrating your birthday or any special occasion here. read more

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Salt has the look and feel of a restaurant that should deliver a refined, memorable meal, but the service and execution during our visit fell far short of expectations. The chicken breast on the club sandwich served was shockingly small--easily the smallest I've ever been presented at a restaurant, and certainly not aligned with the price point or the menu's description. On top of that, it took a long time just to receive a glass of water, which set the tone for a slow and inattentive service experience. When the entrées finally arrived, the main dishes were not prepared as ordered. At a restaurant positioned at this level, accuracy and attention to detail should be a given, not an exception. read more

I really wanted to love this restaurant (locally owned, seafood restaurant), however I could not. Our service was good overall. The food was fine. I ordered the Parmesan crusted sea bass with risotto side. It was fine but overall tasted like olive oil and butter. There was not enough Parmesan on the fish (just the edges) and risotto was fine but not amazing. Ambiance is super cool and really pretty. Unfortunately, most of my review is based on the food quality, which was expensive and, frankly, not that good read more

The new Salt location did not disappoint!! No reservation needed on a week night - we were seated immediately. The interior is super light and airy but they have the space separated still so people have plenty of privacy and it's not just one big noisy room. Our waitress was super friendly and our meal was ready SO quick. I had the Spicy Seafood Pasta and my husband had the Lobster Mac n Cheese. I LOVED my pasta. It's not a standard red sauce at all - it's full of spices and almost reminded me of a red curry based sauce? The seafood was fantastic. My only minor nitpick item was there were a few shells in it- not a huge deal though. My husband loved his lobster Mac n cheese and said he'd get it again. We ended the night with an espresso martini (delicious) and our waitress brought us a slice of cheesecake on the house for what we were celebrating. Hoping everyone gives this place a try - we'll be back and would 100% recommend! read more

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A great addition for Carmel. I've visited the downtown location several times but the Carmel location is very nice. The shellfish and seafood tower was very solid and nicely presented. Only thing missing was a remoulade sauce or drawn butter for the lobster. Salt has also really improved their cocktail game. From my early visits to the downtown location, the cocktails were lacking. But overall the cocktail menu and presentation has been upgraded to match the high quality food. read more

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We dropped in to Salt on our way to a concert at the Center for Performing Arts. The restaurant was crowded, but when I asked for a table for two, the concierge said "Yes" and took a quick peek in the main restaurant and then in the bar. She was back in seconds, and she had us seated in moments. Antonio, our server came by, introduced himself and then asked if we wanted to order a drink. My husband told him we were on our way to a concert and were a little short on time. Wow. He managed to have all our meal out on time. We were sorry we didn't have more time to enjoy the meal, which was excellent. I had a signature cocktail. It was delicious. We shared a dozen oysters to start. Then, my husband had the Winterfest special dinner: Caesar salad-great dressing, salmon and cheesecake. I had the miso salmon with broccolini as my side. Everything was perfectly prepared and served. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in with a seaside vibe. There are real tea light candles in salt blocks. Overall, the experience was a true five star. We are looking forward to going back and enjoy a meal as the highlight. By the way, they are offering brunch every day. Add that to the list try. read more

Great vibe! Lovely interior, visually appealing. Servers were attentive and seemed happy to be there. The food was delish! At our table we had sushi, fish filet, scallops and a seafood stew. Everyone enjoyed their entrees, the seafood stew & the scallops were the fan favorites! We were celebrating a birthday so we also got 2 desserts. A chocolate cake and a white cake both were AMAZING! It was a spendy evening but definitely worth it! read more

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It's a nice looking place with various areas to be seated that are different sections not altogether a big room. I went with a friend who got the crab piccata which was below expectations. It was small pieces of crab on small pasta with a cream sauce and nothing else. Bland presentation and small portion. . She said it was ok but nothing special for $32, she also had a cranberry with sparkling water and a piece of cake that was small her total was $63. I had crab cakes (2) and they were good and I ordered the vegetables for a side dish which were good total $45. Our server was pleasant and helpful. Not sure I'd go back because the menu is limited and pricey. That can be ok but it seems overpriced for what you get. read more

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I would definitely come back to try some different items but I didn't love the lobster Mac. The noodles were not only more al dente than I prefer but the flavor of the Mac wasn't great either. My friend agreed. The lobster and chocolate cake were good tho. I also had some other items at their grand opening and overall enjoyed them. read more

Salt at Carmel City Center - Lobster mac - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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The service here is fantastic! I tried the salmon sushi roll. It was beautifully presented and delicious! I sat at the bar and the ambiance was lovely. Great people watching as well. read more

Salt at Carmel City Center - Salmon sushi roll without cream cheese. - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

My husband and I went to the opening night for dinner and were highly impressed! We were seated quickly and felt like VIP. We've eaten at the downtown location, but enjoyed eating here more because of the ambience and location. My husband had the "Blackened Grouper fish and Risotto" and I had the "Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Grilled Salmon" both dishes came out promptly, hot and delicious! I have celiac so I made sure to ask the server about their allergy protocols, he wasn't too sure, but he went and talked to the chef to make sure what I ordered was gluten free and prepared safely! My husband ended the evening with the "Banana Bread Pudding" and said that it was the best dessert he's had in a while! We will be returning soon! Highly recommended for your next date night or celebration. read more

Salt at Carmel City Center - Banana bread pudding (not GF) - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Have been to the downtown Salt location and the one in Fishers but this was my first trip to the Carmel location. It's located in a busy area that can always be tricky for parking, especially when trying to get there on time. I specifically made an early reservation (5pm) and thankfully found a lot across the street with plenty of parking. Overall, we had a lovely dinner. Just several small annoyances that I didn't appreciate when paying $$$ for a night out. I ordered a drink off the cocktail menu, waited 20 min, and then our server returned and told us that the spring menu was changing and they could not longer make my drink. Not a big deal but would have appreciated knowing that in advance. Then we ordered apps and our server dropped them off with no small plates and we waited a few for him to return so my husband and I didn't have to lean over the one shared serving plate but he didn't return in a reasonable time so we just dug in. And then finally, we ordered entrees and my husband ordered his and was told again "oh sorry, we don't have that tonight." And this was off the main menu! Not a seasonal or specials menu or something. So again, not a huge deal, just tell people when we arrive what you're out of or not serving that night. Was annoying to have 2 things we ordered not be available. Other than that, food was great. Vibes are good. read more

Disclaimer: I had to update, because, seriously, who are these people leaving bad reviews?? Some of them have never left any review before--so sus!! The others favorite restaurants are dumpy dives. Puhlease! I ate here twice on my visit to Carmel. This is a beautiful restaurant with an amazing menu and that's coming from a fancy girl who loves amazing food. Done. FRESH FISH! FRESH FISH! FRESH FISH! Anthony's Chophouse (while excellent) has been dethroned as the most delicious restaurant in town. Salt reigns supreme. At Salt, I've tried: Chilean Sea Bass - buttery rich perfection Pasta - omg, also perfect (really); al dente (a little kiss of Italy). The bechamel sauce on the mac & cheese is beautiful and sophisticated (NOT goopy kid's stuff). The lemon butter caper sauce on the crab pasta is bright, salty, tangy and. Grouper sandwich - Mouthwatering piece of white, steamy, juicy grouper with perfect blackening and grill on a fluffy brioche roll. I added aioli to take it over the top (and removed the slaw, which was a bit too thick and crunchy to compliment the fish) Lobster roll - Lovely soft croissant stuffed with lobster (in a mayo and oregano sauce) which was yummy, refreshing and perfect for lunch. Fries - Not too thin, not too thick, and cooked to (you guessed it) perfection. Wonderful, dipped in aioli or remoulade! Shaved Brussels salad - Crunchy, tasty. Excellent pre-meal roughage. I also had a side salad with a sandwich and those greens were also perfect and clean. They have the most wonderful staff and bartenders, so friendly and accommodating. They can make any mocktail or cocktail you want. I love that they carry Monkey 47 gin! They also have THC cocktails for a buzz without the alcohol! Finally, the buildout and decor is beautiful. Carmel, you are lucky to have this place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I cannot wait to come back and try the steak and lamb dishes, but will be dreaming of the seafood and pasta. read more

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It began with our arrival. We had a reservation, with a special note, but the receptionist didn't find the request. Thankfully our ressie was found, amidst much confusion with arriving customers and staff. We ordered a drink, and while we were waiting for it we ordered our dinner. Our soup and salad orders arrived, yet still no drink. When we asked our waiter, he had forgotten to order the drinks. While eating our first course we asked for salt & pepper and some crackers. Neither appeared before our entrees were served. The Caesar salad which my husband ordered for his entree was barely enough to have filled a small cereal bowl! And wouldn't one think a seafood restaurant would have anchovies available for a Caesar? Not this one! My pricey piece of parmesan Chilean sea bass ( $58) came with a side dish, and the special was Crimean mushrooms which I ordered. Instead, the plate arrived with a few pea pods. Tasty but not what I ordered. We flagged down a different waiter and asked for the mushrooms, salt & pepper and crackers which had still not been served. Our waiter had not inquired about our entrees nor had he asked if we would like another drink. When we asked about the special soup of the day, and the featured vegetable, he had to go back to the kitchen to ask. We have enjoyed better food and much better service at every other comparably priced restaurant in the area, and several that are lesser priced. What an extremely disappointing start to our evening. read more

Bar staff is epic, food is good if you order the right stuff. Atmosphere off the charts for Carmel

I made a reservation for 6:45 for a group of friends. We sat down outside and then waited for probably 30 minutes. Finally the hostess came out and asked if we had a waiter yet. No. Didn't even get water. She then took our order. Then we got our food. Never got told the specials or anything. Was never checked on once. We had to go in after sitting for an hour to ask for the check to go. Everyone around us got service but was obviously forgotten about. Asked to leave a tip... for what? I don't think I'll be back after that read more

Just had dinner. We started with the scallop appetizer which was delicious. We then ordered the seabass with risotto. The seabass was fishy and the risotto lacked flavor. Very disappointed. I've eaten the same meal at the Geist location and it was delicious. read more

I wish I could give a zero. I have been here twice. Last year was great. Yesterday was probably the worst experience dining out I have EVER had. First we were there for THREE hours. Drinks never came. When we finally got our food a friend at the table didn't get his food. We asked about it and 45 minutes later his food FINALLY came. We were all done and had to awkwardly wait for him to finish. While all being mad and frustrated the table next to us had very similar experiences and were complaining to management. We then had to complain bc we never got a second round of drinks hours into the meal and still our friend was eating while we were all done. The manager said he would give us gift cards bc it was terrible and then he left the restaurant before giving the gifts cards. He drove off while the entire restaurant was mad. The whole experience felt like an old episode of MTV Punk'd. read more

We had a reservation for five. We celebrated bd of two. Started with drinks and appetizers. Salmon and lamb lollies were good. It seems everyone enjoyed it all. At the end they served champagne and cheesecake to our bd girls at no charge! I like their seafood freshness. The ambiance to some degree reminds me of the one on Geist. read more

Service was fine as was the ambiance; the execution of the food was subpar given the prices. Also, read the menu closely. The brunch/lunch option is EXTREMELY limited. I chose the restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday because he wanted seafood. There were maybe 3-4 seafood choices on the menu outside of the sushi rolls. Most importantly, I was disappointed with the execution of multiple dishes starting with the grilled cheese and lobster bisque. The grilled cheese was burned, and it was clear they tried to hide the really burnt part by placing it face down. We also were unable to sub fries for the lobster bisque, a tad disappointed given the meal was ordered for a kid. My husband, the birthday guy, ordered fish and chips only to be given ONE piece of fish that was maybe 3 inches. He was able to get two smaller pieces after I said something about there only being one small piece. We ordered multiple desserts, one of which was the breakfast donuts. They were RAW inside, like "pull apart and see the dough stretch" raw. We did appreciate the complimentary slice of chocolate for the birthday celebration, but to say I was disappointed with the food (service and ambiance were fine!) that, with gratuity totaled just over $400, is an understatement. read more

Salt at Carmel City Center - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

You have to ask for Jimmy, he just started a week ago! Absolutely wonder service, the guy was amazing! Hardly had to ask for anything the man was on the spot for everything!!! Salt give that guy a raise! Over all the food was really good for a brunch! We will be coming back! read more

Good seafood. Seems like they are having start up growing pains. I remember the Mass ave location being the best. Hopefully they will get there soon. read more

The seabass was 10/10. Oysters- I could've done without. 2 for $17?! Insanely expensive. The miso glaze had so much flavor! read more

Salt at Carmel City Center - Miso glazed seabass - Seafood Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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The service was excellent and the ambiance was good, although the chairs sit significantly lower than the banquet. So if your partner is on the bench seat and you're on the chair, you feel like you're in a ditch. The food was pricey and just ok. I was also surprised at the minimal options. I've been to other local places I enjoyed more. read more