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    Salt Kitchen & Bar

    3.9 (174 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Seafood, Salad
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    Steak frites with Parmesan truffle fries instead
    Brittany R.

    I ordered the tropical summer cocktail which was both aesthetic and tasty! For dinner I had the $30 8oz steak frites deal on Sunday - 8.5/10 pretty good! I opted for the parm truffle fries instead of home fries for a slight up charge - worth it in my opinion the parm truffle fries were great! We also had the brussel sprouts side which was pretty good.

    Filet mignon special
    Lauren P.

    What a wonderful dinner in The Hotel LBI. Atmosphere was great and Rooftop bar was an added bonus. Service was excellent and the waitress was on top of everything. Food was delicious, highly recommend any seafood on the menu and Filet mignon. All in all ,a great night out.

    Leora S.

    We had a delicious dinner at Salt Kitchen & Bar to celebrate a friend's birthday, and the experience was lovely. The bread service was unexpectedly phenomenal the rolls were warm, fresh, and honestly one of my favorite parts of the meal. We started with a charcuterie board, which was just okay--not bad, but nothing special. On the other hand, the burrata we shared was excellent. The heirloom tomatoes were so fresh, and the drizzle of balsamic brought everything together beautifully. For my main, I ordered the salmon, and it was cooked perfectly: crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside. The rice that came with it was surprisingly flavorful, and I couldn't stop eating it. We also ordered the truffle fingerling potatoes on the side, and they were absolutely heavenly: crispy, rich, and totally addictive.

    Nicole F.

    Beautiful, open beachy indoor and outdoor dining. Blue and white decor throughout. Friendly and attentive service. Cocktails were good , we had a lemon cello spritz and a Hugo spritz. For all we tried the Greek spreads. Better than expected. It came with sickly sliced cucumbers and pita and hummus that was top of tabouli that had a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds on top and a decent amount of olives. It was very light and refreshing. We had three entrées one was the chicken dish one was the halibut and one was the cod. Every dish was delicious. We didn't save room for dessert maybe next time I recommend this place for a nice dinner.

    Local Seafood Tower
    Alli B.

    Gorgeous restaurant with great food. Recommend sitting on the roof for sunset. Seafood tower was amazing but definitely overpriced. French onion pizza was honestly the most unique standout dish but we also ordered the veggie pizza and the sausage and those were great too. The lychee margaritas are also a fantastic choice.

    Devin J.

    As if Hotel LBI couldn't get any more alluring, this coastal chic restaurant inside is top notch. The ambience is light, airy and refreshing. The signature cocktails and oysters are divine and the fresh seafood offerings are fabulous. I tried halibut -- for the first time might I add -- and it was incredible! A fresh summer salad, fingerling potatoes, and the filet topped with a Dijon cream sauce: devoured in under 5 minutes. My girlfriends ordered the salmon dish with a romesco sauce and bed of rice which was another excellent summer dish.

    Free Range Stone Roasted Organic Chicken
    Lanah A.

    This place is an absolute gem of LBI! Located inside of the gorgeous Hotel LBI, valet is complimentary for those dining at the restaurant. The service was very good, and I loved that they offered seasonal specials. We really enjoyed the fresh burrata appetizer as well as the chicken and halibut entrees. Overall, a really nice, upscale dining experience. Reservations recommended.

    Scallop Ceviche
    Lauren T.

    Extremely disappointing experience. The only thing we liked about this restaurant was the atmosphere and the decor. One downside was we could hear music from the ballroom that was planning for a wedding. The service was very slow and scattered. We told the server that we did not like the ceviche that was on special and his response was "oh but you like everything else"? And then he just walked away. We order two glasses of the same wine but they came out in different wine glasses, with different amounts. Our filet was over cooked, lacked flavor, and was a low quality of meat. The only item we liked was the burrata and the crab cake that came on out steak (the crab cake was an additional $35 to add it to the steak). Would not recommend- you will pay very high prices for VERY below average food.

    Ken B.

    Saw a few Strongly negative reviews on this Restaurant in the LBI Hotel in Surf City, NJ. But must say had a 6:30 dinner reservation for 5 with a baby also and was happy to say the experience was excellent, from being greeted by the valet, to leaving . Our waiter Matt was fantastic, drinks were perfect, food very good, will agree with other comments that it was a little overpriced, but it's a summer vacation spot so I can see the prices. Our table had the strip steak, Halibut, crab cake. No dessert. I thought it was 5 star service. Sorry to see some reviews were not happy. Ambiance was nice lots of big Windows so bright without being to much , but Great big bar area, not noisy as stated by others but we did leave by 8 pm. Our visit was on 8/6/24

    Kids Mac and cheese

    I used to love this place but the prices are truly out of line with reality. $229 dollars for a bottle of champagne that costs no more than $60 dollars at the store. In NYC, the price is never more than $150.

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    Great service and a delicious meal. Our group was welcomed with smiles and accommodated our needs.

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    Breakfast? Lunch? Dinner? It's all yours anytime of the day. We opted for breakfast (although they…read moreare known for their wings). The young man who was our server was very friendly and helpful. The decor was seaside diner. Ordered at our table...a large western style omelette, fluffy and full of the extras, a French Toast egg sandwich (clean plate club), a plate with a pancake, over easy eggs, home fries and toast, all cooked perfectly. I had the triple decker grilled cheese with bacon and tomato (I think it was called the Happy Waitress), so good, bacon perfect. Recommended!

    Stopped in at Chicken & Egg while in LBI with some friends. I ordered the Redneck Benedict, which…read moresounded like a fun twist on a classic, but it ended up being just okay. The flavors were a little bland and the chicken was cut too thick, which made it less enjoyable to eat. The home fries that came with it were also disappointing -- they seemed reheated rather than freshly made, and just didn't have that crisp, flavorful kick you hope for at a breakfast spot. My friends had different dishes, but their reactions were similar -- nothing terrible, but nothing memorable either. We all left feeling like the food was a little underwhelming overall. The bathroom was serviceable but not especially clean, and while the service was fine, it wasn't anything that stood out as particularly attentive or warm. On the positive side, the decor was pleasant and gave the place a nice atmosphere. Honestly, that was probably the highlight of the experience for me. If Yelp allowed half-star ratings, I'd give it a 3.5 just for the vibe. All in all, Chicken & Egg isn't a bad place, but it didn't really impress. With so many options around, it's not somewhere I'd rush back to, but I wouldn't call it a total miss either -- more middle of the road.

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    Pretty darn good. Would have given 4.5 stars but it was good enough that it pushed it over the…read moreedge. First, they get a lot of props for being able to join the line/waitlist online. Google search them to do so. Didn't have to leave the house until the time got a lot closer. It was a touch longer than what they had estimated but we left to there and only had to wait about 10 minutes. You'll need that time to find a bit of the parking. Inside, the space was nice and bright. This was a breakfast place before this that was already pretty good but a little darker. This had a more beach feel that was appropriate. I wonder if they were going to put tables outside as it looked like space was cornered off. Food was pretty good but would suggest some tweaks. First, the potatoes / home fries. They were a little mushy - understand you make them in bulk and thank ful you didn't just deep fry a bunch of potatoes and slap them on a plate. These were pretty good but perhaps this was a result of it being late morning. The biscuits really were... bread-y?? They weren't real flaky. It was almost that they were a cross between a biscuit and a scone. They were good. Just, not what I was expecting. The rest of the food was very good and everyone pretty much cleaned their plates...

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