Wow this was an amazing dining experience! Well worth the money we paid. Yes it was pricey.. expected because is in the Ritz!! I'll just tell you everything we ordered was amazing. The chef did an incredible job making sure the foods was appetizing and delicious. Our server/bartender gave us 5 stars service. Highly recommend making reservation especially if is a holiday. We got lucky and was able to dine and sit at the bar. The only thing available without a reservation read more

We had a very good meal here. Started with a bottle of Château LAROCHE JOUBERT Bordeaux which was great and I haven't seen at a restaurant in the States. Next the grilled Romaine salad was delicious. Ended with filet mignon, somewhat average for the price, and Chilean sea bass which was outstanding. We had sides of mushrooms and Brussels sprouts. The sprouts came out overly salted which we were surprised at considering they provide flavored salts at the table. One would think that everything would be under-salted so that patrons could use the gourmet salt since that's the name of the place. read more

Finest restaurant on the island. Truly a pampered experience. Highly recommend if your staying at the ritz.

This place is amazing. Some of the best food I've ever eaten. The snapper was out of this world and the presentation was top notch. read more

Salt - Snapper - New American Near Me - Amelia Island, Florida

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The fine restaurant definitely deserves all the accolades and recognition I have heard about it. Even though I am a native First Coast resident, I have never sojourned up to Amelia Island until recently. I was pretty stoked when my boyfriend told us we had dinner reservations at Salt. The restaurant is located inside the Ritz Carlton, so the atmosphere was already fancy. The Ritz Carlton offers only complimentary valet for all guests. The restaurant has several allusions to the salt theme; salt votives, plates, wall decor. We were ten minutes late but we were promptly seated. We were seated along the window panes and holy guacamole, we happened to be there while there was a wedding fireworks show. We fireworks show lasted well over ten minutes and it totally titillated the pyromaniac in me! Wowzers, what a great start to dinner. We dined here for a birthday occasion. Guests receive complimentary champagne before dinner and gifts from the pastry chef afterwards. Guests also receive amuse bouche from the chef. We received 2. The menu is seasonal, so it adds more to the excitement. The dining options are pretty frickin fantastic. I really really would love to go back and try the chef's 4 course tasting menu. It's 85$ or 130$ if paired with vino. Instead, we decided on a la carte. We had the prawns as an appetizer. You definitely definitely must order this if it is on the menu. The best rendition of "shrimp and grits" I have ever had, and it didn't even have bacon. Plump juicy prawn atop a bed of perfectly texture grits. Every morsel was flavorful but not overwhelming. The presentation was beyond. loved loved loved it, and you would too! I had the wagyu steak, served medium rare. It was the best steak I have ever had. That's saying a lot considering I have had really good steaks from Hal's and Kevin Rathbun Steak, among other fine steakhouses. My dear bf ordered the lamb. I'm not keen on lamb because I'm sensitive to the gamey taste, but he really enjoyed it. We also ordered desserts, but we honestly could have done without, especially since we were given treats in-between our courses. The food, service, and ambience made for an exceptional dining experience. read more

Salt, The Grill has raised the bar on restaurant experiences. I had wanted to visit Salt with my SO for quite a long time but had never had the opportunity to visit. What better time then when we were on our honeymoon? After reading the reviews I was looking forward to a splendid evening. And spectacularly splendid it was! We were treated to a glass of champagne when they learned we we there celebrating our recent nuptials. Being one that's not afraid of anything these days we both signed on for the Chef's Adventure and splurged on the wine pairings as well. Our breads that evening were an olive bread & a Gruyere roll. With the fresh butter and accompanying salts, we knew we were in for a treat. The salts the waitress brought to our table were a pink Himalayan salt, a black peppercorn salt that they blend on site, and a smoked salt. A little pinch of the latter and you had a campfire flavor snaking across your tongue. I could describe the whole evening, but I'll be here forever recounting every last morsel. It's not like I can recommend that you order it if you ever make it there; we left it in the hands of the chef. All I can say is it was the best tasting menu I have ever had. I've had many tasting menus over the years and there's always that one dish that just didn't hit top notch. Every single dish we were brought was more impressive than the last. Salt had me eating mushrooms which is something I don't do. Ever. To top off a fantastic meal, we were treated to house-made candies with Congratulations!! written on the plate. Congratulations should to Salt for creating another big fan. read more

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Our experience here at Salt, celebrating our 4th anniversary, was the sweetest. Special details go a long way, food was amazing. Service was excellent. Matt Griffin and the team made it the most enjoyable night we've had since last December. Thank you, Salt! read more

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My 1st anniversary celebration dinner at Salt, the grill at the Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island, has got to be one of my most memorable & fantastic dining experiences I've ever had! After learning about Salt through features on both the Travel Channel & Food Network, I knew this was where I wanted the Hubs & I to celebrate our first anniversary! We made reservations through the Ritz's "Salt Dinner" dining package, which also included accommodations, as well as pre-dinner drinks, a 3 course meal at Salt & of course, valet parking. As for the meal, the Hubs & I were greeted by an extremely friendly & helpful staff, who welcomed us by name, took the Hub's coat & offered us celebratory champagne! The menu is updated daily to reflect the chef's specialties and fresh ingredients & I have to say, everything sounded phenomenal... it was a hard decision. After receiving my wine & the Hub's scotch neat, we were served the amuse bouche which consisted of fresh lobster salad served over hearts of palm puree with a topping of micro-chives - I selected a citrus salt to sprinkle (there are over 40 specialty salts!!!) and it was scrumptious! After the amuse bouche, we were offered bread; I selected the Gruyere biscuit & the hubs a Sourdough roll, both warm & perfect. Then, it was time for the starter... the Hubs really enjoyed a seared sea scallop served over southern grits with some sort of sweet pepper jelly sauce & I devoured my crab cake served over a shallow dish of chowder and tasty foam : - ) Then, it was time for the main event - entrees! The hubs has fresh salmon, which tasted like it had been cooked on a ceder plank, while I had the fillet Mignon accompanied by the "Salt Mac & Cheese" - a MUST try when you're fortunate enough to go! The Salt Mac & Cheese was actually cous cous pasta combined with a sharp cheddar cheese sauce, then charred (much like creme brulee) on the top to create the perfect top - YUM. Finally desert was served & mine was phenomenal. It was the blueberry souffle with a Limenchello anglase, simply stated = perfection. The Hubs had the key lime, in textures and enjoyed it as well. At the end of the mean, as our check was being delivered so was an adorable sweets presentation with "Happy First Anniversary" scripted in chocolate sauce accompanied by homemade truffles & peanut caramels - fantastic! Eating at Salt was an amazing experience and the ideal way for me & the Hubs to celebrate our first anniversary! read more

Salt - New American Near Me - Amelia Island, Florida

Used to go every Christmas Eve as a special treat. Last time not so much, new Chef had discontinued our favorite appetizer. Service was also below par with past visits. read more

I'm spoiled. Ok I admit it. My incredible fiance surprised me with the Chef's Table and it was the best dining experience of my life. From meeting the executive chef and having him prepair a custom menu before our eyes, to traveling through the kitchen and meeting each member of the culinary team. Every moment of the night was enchanting. Our 7 course meal was accomplanied with perfect wine pairings for each course. Between courses, we visited each area of the kitchen to meet the chefs and learn about their roll in the kitchen. Everyone is so passionate about food here it makes your heart sing! The food is mind blowing but meeting all the people involved in producing the love on the plate was my favorite part of the experience. read more

Made a last minute dinner reservation and opted for the a la carte menu and wow what a difference! Began our meal with foie gras and their version of tuna tartare. The Tuna was cubed along with watermelon and so it was a very nice contrast in flavor and texture together. The Foie Gras was also a delicious blend of savory with a touch of sweet to cut the richness a bit. For entrées we went with the fresh pappardelle pasta with an assortment of seafood in a red sauce and the lamb chops with a side of quinoa "risotto". The pappardelle was cooked to perfect al dente consistency and had a nice chewy bite. Seafood was some chunks of white fish, lobster, shrimp and mussels. Sauce just thick enough and very flavorful. The lamb chomps were grilled to a perfect medium temperature and had a nice gamy flavor to them, though I did wish some kind of mint jelly was served with it. The quinoa risotto was a huge surprise and delicious! I think I prefer this version over the arborio rice version! We topped the evening off with a banana fosters soufflé. Just spectacular. Still completely perplexed why the tasting menu didn't wow as much as their a la carte menu. However, will be back for more! read more

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We went to Salt for our anniversary and ordered the tasting menu with accompanying wine flights. The experience was amazing and the service was above and beyond most restaurants. They accommodated my pascatarian husband without me having to give up having meat for my 3rd course, which delighted me. Following the amuse bouche, the 1st course was a chilled tomato soup with heirloom tomatoes and goat cheese. The square of goat cheese was breaded and fried so that when you pierced it, the melted cheese flowed into the soup! Amazing! The 2nd course was salmon with cucumber and green bean pickled salad. I don't usually enjoy anything pickled excepts pickles, but the paper thin cucumber wafers topped with green beans were just the right amount of sweet to enhance the salmon, which was crusted on the outside and tender and moist inside. The 3rd course included risotto with tenderloin. Both were cooked to perfection. We had a selection of salts on the table that were great to pair with this course. The 4th course was dessert. The homemade strawberry sorbet was the best I have ever had. It was served in a peanut crisp. The dessert also included a small chocolate mousse. Every course was perfectly paired with wine - making this a delectable experience that I will be dreaming about for some time to come. It was very expensive, but worth every penny for this special anniversary. read more

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Salt is incredible! The interior is great, staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and didn't mind us taking our time to have a nice birthday evening! Food is incredible! I made a Saturday evening reservation about a month in advance for my wife and I's birthday getaway weekend. I let them know it was our birthdays so when we arrived we saw they had a specially printed menu for us (see pics) which was a nice little detail and offered us a glass of champagne which we gladly took. Started off with the prawns with grits which were totally amazing. Every piece of it had incredible flavor and texture. Wouldn't change a thing about it except ordering more of it! For my main dish, I had the Steak and Eggs which sounds so plain but when you read the description you start to realize how awesome this is: Beef Tenderloin served on a 250 Million Year Old Himalayan Salt Block with quail eggs - This isn't your average steak and eggs! This is the kind of thing Salt is known for! They cook the steak rare or med rare and then you finish cooking it to your liking on top of the hot salt block. So cool and soooooo delicious! Steak was so tender and flavorful. I also added the lobster tail (this is a birthday weekend! :) ) which was also tasty. For desert, we split the dark chocolate souffle. It came in a tall mug-like dish with cream to pour over top. So warm and soft! Personally, I liked the salted caramel ice cream it came with the best. On top of all that they brought out a special birthday desert plate with a few more treats on it (see pics). The caramels were the best! Overall, I would absolutely recommend Salt and I'd come back here any time I can. read more

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I'm updating my review of Salt. I think for most people, my experience would be five stars, but I'm withholding the last star, partially because I think Salt's corkage rate of $45 is too high but also because I thought the menu was a bit limited. We did the chef's tasting, which was great, much better than the menu itself. Our tasting started with a salmon tartar, which was pretty good, but I was disappointed that a south eastern restaurant picked Salmon! Our second dish was a pan seared branzino, which was quite good and delicious. The third dish was some kind of lamb, which was sublime. Just amazing on top of two mushroom ravioli. Beautiful. The last dish was soufflés which the waiter did one of each, rather than asking us what we might like, so two of us didn't like ours as each of us would rather have had the chocolate than banana fosters soufflé (yuck!) and the grand marnier soufflé was vanilla and just OK. Overall, the price for the tasting wasn't bad, but the $45 corkage was offensive. As I don't think I will return to the Ritz at all after their policy on overly inflated corkage, I won't be returning to Salt. read more

If you want a foodie experience this is it. We went here for our anniversary for the tasting menu with sommelier pairings. Everything was a burstful of flavors and extremely creative. We were even given premium wine selections for the last two courses since it was late and many guests had left for the evening. Coolest thing about this place is that they collect salts from around the world that you can add to your food or to the unsalted butters they provide to butter your breads. An amazing experience, though I'd say a little overpriced. read more

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One of the better meals hubby and I have ever enjoyed... and one of the priciest, too. The Ritz Amelia Island is a lovely resort, and after valet parking our car, we wandered around a bit saddened that the hotel had been full on this trip and that we were just guests for dinner. First let me share the locals of Amelia Island and Ferandina Beach won't recommend Salt, they won't recommend any non-local establishment. They are very protective here about their local fisherman, particularly the remaining shrimp boats, and they'll try everything to steer you to some of the admittedly delicious, wonderful restaurants on the island. I'm so glad we resisted those recommendations in this one instance. We were greeted immediately and seated at our table with the perfect view overlooking the Atlantic. If the dinner had not been so wonderful, I would have dinged them one star because our large picture window was in need of repair with a little fog to it around the seal. But alas, you see a five star review. The bread hostess brings out this basket with four fresh breads to choose from for the day... one had Guyere cheese in it (yum), and another was sourdough, a third was a more rustic with olives in it, and I don't recall the fourth. All three that I sampled were yummy, fresh, and warm. (She comes back throughout your meal, no need to worry. For an appetizer I chose a Prawn dish that was outstanding ($20), shrimp over grits seared with some deliciousness on top and tasty accompaniments, I wish I remembered better, but it was lovely. It was served to me brought out with a dome on top so that when presented, the steam and the aroma of the sear from the grill jumped out at you - wow. It's going to be that kind of night, now we're talking! Hubby had a grilled romaine salad ($16) that he relayed was excellent, but didn't have the showmanship of my shrimp and grits variation. For an entree I had a seared Sea Bass ($45) that was so lovely I took a photo. The mushrooms and other veggies were delicious served atop a purple potato puree, and it was delicious. The fish had been seared with some sort of cheese layer that was just yummy. Hubby had an excellent Filet ($47) that was so incredibly tender you didn't really need the steak knife. He also added brussel sprouts ($12) and garlic potatoes ($12), the brussel sprouts were excellent, I have garlic issues so I didn't try the potatoes. I had a glass of the St. Michelle Chardonnay ($14) that was just sweet enough, and hubby had tea ($4,50), and then of course we ordered dessert. The carrot cake souffle ($14) was excellent, and served with pralines and a homemade cream cheese flavored ice cream and a warm pineapple rum sauce. Yum. Hubby had the dark chocolate souffle ($14) that gathered very high reviews as well. We were never bothered by any of the servers, attendants, or the wine steward, yet we were always perfectly taken care of, glasses never unattended, and the presentation every time with each course just made you want to clap a little and giggle. Dinner before tip was $212, so this isn't a cheap night out, but it's a good one, for sure. Fantastic all the way around, you see how I can forgive the foggy window! read more

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Sad to say that Salt was not one of our best culinary experiences while visiting the island. We expected much more for an establishment residing inside the Ritz Carlton. Ambiance was great, as expected. The food was good but not mind blowing. The elements are beautifully presented but there was definitely something lacking to give the evening something extra special. It didn't help that our waiter didn't have it all together. We opted for the chef's adventure tasting menu. I would say that this is more of a leisurely stroll rather than an adventure. Maybe we just expected more given its name. Best thing we had all night was the halibut. (See pics) That was the star of the evening. I struggle to comprehend why this one dish was so outstanding while everything else was so muted. All the stories of the salts failed to come across. How about a little hint about which salt goes with which dish. It ended up being kind of an afterthought. It just made the situation seem a bit tacky. read more

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Salt deserves every one of those AAA diamonds. The relaxed, understated ambiance, the warm service, the phenomenal food. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to dine at such a superior establishment. Salt is housed inside the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. One entire length of the dining room is comprised of large windows that frame sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. They provide complimentary bread service accompanied by butter and 4 salts. I recommend trying the unsalted bread, it allows you to properly taste all the salts. We ordered the following: 1. Tuna and Watermelon Tartar - light and fresh. Yumm! 2. Key West Pink Prawn - tender, smoky, flavorful 3. Beef Tenderloin and Maine Lobster - WOW. I have never had a more perfectly prepared tenderloin steak. I am a ribeye girl, but I would order that tenderloin again when I return. 4. Ribeye - my dining partner ordered the ribeye. It was underdone, the wait staff did not ask him to cut into it to confirm it was to his liking. 5. Carrot Cake Parfait - this was ok, nothing spectacular. They gave me a small box of my favorite salt (it was a smoked salt) and 2 pieces of Norman Love chocolates & sea salt caramel. Salt is an absolute treat and I would go back for a special occasion without question. read more

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This place was phenomenal. We decided to come here for dinner while we were staying at the Ritz, and after my mom and I tried out the infused salts in the Salt shop in the hotel. They started out the course with an amuse-bouche of some duck confit. Didn't quite get the full name but it was very balanced with flavor and texture. So delicious. Then my dad and I split the halibut gnocchi. The halibut was so fresh, but surprisingly the gnocchi was the freshest I've ever had. I didn't modify the dish and ask for no grapefruit, which I typically dislike, and I'm glad I didn't. The tiny pieces of grapefruit went surprisingly well with the dish. I also enjoyed some of my brother's creamed spinach side dish and my mom's sautéed spinach side. After that, we were given complimentary desserts: salted caramel, salted lavender macaron, and chocolate truffles. Each was also delicious. We also ordered desserts. I'd highly recommend the chocolate soufflé and the caramel apple brioche pudding. What a surreal experience this was. I honestly could not find anything to critique about the meal or service. We even got to try more infused salts than what was in the shop! read more

Salt - Split the halibut and gnocchi with my dad. Best gnocchi of my life. - New American Near Me - Amelia Island, Florida

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Service was absolutely impeccable. We were seated at a nice table in the corner, with great views. The server educated us on their wide selection of salts and which type pairs well with certain food/drinks. The server recommended that we try the tasting menu, which we agreed. It was not a mistake, each dish was amazing, including the main course (lamb for my wife, sea bass for me). We loved everything about this restaurant and will return every time we visit RC Amelia Island. read more

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It's not the worst meal I've had, but was definitely way overrated. I will start by complementing the service. No issues there, would give that 4-5 stars. The meal began with a cold shot of tomato juice. Literally V8. The bread was hard and bland. Finally, I ordered an 8-ounce tenderloin which came out in the form of tournedos. If you don't know what that is, google it real quick. Wtf. $50 for that!? And, I asked for medium (which I realize to some people that is a sin in itself, I just don't like my steak bleeding) but it was definitely medium-well. The only redeeming quality was the bottle of Caymus and the sorbet. Don't waste your $$. If you frequent steakhouses you, too, will be disappointed. read more

Best meal and service I've had in a long time. I was part of a party of 8. Jeff was our server and he did a great job. Market salad to start and the red snapper for my entree. Everything was perfect, including the complementary dark chocolate truffles and sea salt caramel macaroons at the end of our meal. It really was a wonderful meal. Expensive, yes, but the quality of the food and the high level of service we experienced make it worth it in my opinion. Hope to return next year. read more

Fantastic restaurant, gourmet dining on the beach. We were visiting Amelia Island in December and this was probably the best of many good dining experiences on the island. First, although very professional it was also very open to our children, who loved their meal (they both ordered from the adult menu); my 13 year old son keeps talking about it. I started with the foie gras, which was served with a buttermilk donut and coffee and beer ice cream. Interested mix of flavors and the foie gras was great. For my main course, I went with the elk chop, which I really enjoyed. It was a very large chop, perfectly cooked medium rare, and not gamey (often the problem with elk). The side vegetables were a true standout. I'm not a big veg guy but was very sad when my son finished the brussel sprouts. The braised kale also had a tremendous flavor that was hard to stop eating. Nice, albeit gimmicky, touch is the multiple salts served with the meal and the fact they then package your favorite ones to take home. Again, gimmicky but I enjoyed this part also. Finished, with a chocolate souffle, which was perfect. There is also a tasting menu that looked great but did not think the kids were up for it. Overall, a great meal. read more

Fantastic evening. Everyone's food was delicious and served interestingly. Everything was over the top. Tuna and butternut squash soup were delicious. All entrees were superb. My son said sorbets were spot on and delicious. Tried both soufflés for desert and they were great. Overall a perfect evening. read more

Great foods, great service, great beach ocean view, comfortable seating! They've got a great chef! All of the service staff are excellent for our table! Ava's passion for her work and foods is evident. She knows inside out of every dish, she knows how each dish is prepared. For foodies like us, it's important to know. Another tall young lady helped move our table so that I can have a full beach view. I'm sorry I didn't get her name. She went above and beyond to be flexible to provide the best customer experience. Thank you! read more

Absolutely AMAZING!! Special occasion celebrating my birthday and it was the BEST meal around I have ever eaten.

Amazing food and service. Steak and lamb were incredible for meat-eaters in the family. Super considerate and accommodating to vegan diet as well. read more

We have been on Amelia Island for almost a week and we finally found great food at Salt. The atmosphere, our server Shawna, as well as, all the other servers Who assisted were terrific. The food is worth every cent! We had the tenderloin and pasta dish, red quinoa, flourless torte and candy bar soufflé, beet salad which was out of this world, and grilled romaine Caesar salad. Just a fantastic place to eat. read more

Five stars experience from the second you walk in till you leave the service is outstanding , food was amazing Definitely one of my top favorites !! read more

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Excellent dinner and service with live music you can enjoy during dinner. Dont skip the Salt!

Scott was our server he was great. We ordered the Romaine salad, the 1855 steak, mashed potatoes, and the soufflé trio. Everything was absolutely delicious. Scott brought us different salts to try and they were all amazing. He paired them to our food. He also brought us a candle and treats for my wife's birthday and our babymoon. The portions were perfect for sharing. I suggest you sit in Scott's section. This is a must try restaurant. read more

One of the best dining experiences and cuisine you could ever wish for. If a special event ask for Taylor. They will take care of you!! read more

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Valet parking only, reservations required, this is located in the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. Upscale and formal with a lively and fun ambiance. Service and food are consistently spectacular. Review #1500! Multiple visits here and the overall experience is consistently top-notch. We had Ryan as our server during our latest visit, who was incredible. Dinner begins with a selection of fresh breads and house made butters and flavored salts (you can take these home with you). The menu is nicely simplified with only a few options for each course, which is a major plus in my opinion. Our table ordered a good variety and I was able to sample to a few items. For starters, the roasted root vegetable salad [A+] was a work of art with outstanding colors and flavors. The beef tartare [A+] was divine and evaporated off the plate. For mains, the NZ elk chop [A] was lean and perfectly cooked with rich sauces. The curry yellowtail tuna [A] I believe was a special and was highly unusual in flavor and presentation for the restaurant, but was very good - a big portion with lots of fresh yellowtail and decadent curry sauce. For dessert, I did the spiced apple souffle [A] (make sure you order these at the beginning of the meal to allow for prep time). The souffle flavors seem to change frequently but are always phenomenal. Overall, Salt consistently delivers both outstanding food and standout service. For special occasions, this is my top recommendation. read more

Without a doubt AAA+ service and dining experience. The menu, wine list and ambiance far exceeded our expectations.

Great experience and food. Wonderful and attentive staff at a beautiful resort hotel. read more

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This restaurant is unlike any other we've been to. The food is to die for, particularly the filet mignon and the pasta with seafood. Our servers, Craig and Heidi, were approachable, friendly and super attentive. The manager Phillip at the host stand was pleasant and friendly and extra accommodating! This restaurant boasts a tremendous wine list and mouthwatering desserts. We've gone two nights in a row and have a reservation to go back for our final night at the Ritz Carlton! Added bonus: variety of salts to try with your bread and butter at the start of the meal! Five stars in every category! read more

Probably one of the most memorable dinners I've ever experienced. My husbands water cup was never half empty before one of the servers came by to refill it. He drinks a lot of water so it became comical to watch the server be so attentive and on top of our beverages. That was just beverages! The bread was outstanding and they provide various salts to try. One of our entrees came on a block of salt and we were about to cook our steak on it. This is a late post, definitely had to come back and share! Do not miss out on this place! Oh and book with plenty of time. They fill up fast! read more

Amazing experience. Impeccable service and exquisite menu selections. We went for our anniversary and received royal treatment, including complimentary champagne and chocolates. read more

The steak and eggs cooked at the table on your own salt rock is amazing. We had talked about this experience for 18 months after our first visit and it was just as good the second time around. read more

Salt - Steak and eggs is an amazing experience... - New American Near Me - Amelia Island, Florida

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Fancy and very pricey. All items are all la carts. But this place is worth the splurge. They have numerous salt calibers to taste and purchase! read more

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