The food is really good. I've tried a lot of different things on the menu and enjoyed all of them. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately after you get seated, it becomes very hard to get the attention of anyone to even place an order. The atmosphere is relaxed, and sometimes they even have live performers, which is a nice touch. It can get pretty crowded though, so calling ahead is probably a good idea because there have been times I've gone and they were completely packed. Carryout can also be a little slow at times since the hostesses are usually busy running around, so even when the food is ready there can still be a wait. read more

Easy to give 5 stars! Wonderful service, complimentary miso soup, crab appetizer, and cake! Delicious sushi rolls Lion & Hollywood, Chicken & Shrimp Hibachi, and Crispy Tuna Rice. Beautiful bathroom and easy parking read more

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Food is always delicious. Service depends on the day it has been slow sometimes on different visits but always worth delicious sushi!

We drove up from Baltimore to meet our friends in Mt Airy who wanted to introduce us to a restaurant that they enjoyed. We were very impressed with the décor of Saltwater Kitchen and Sushi. It had a quiet and serene feeling when you walked in. We were seated in a back room which was very quiet and lovely. Our server came over right away to ask for our drink order. They have quite an extensive lunch and dinner menu. We actually ordered off of both. They very kindly offer you a free soup and an appetizer to start. My husband and I had the Miso soup, which had a delightful taste. Our friends had the Clear soup, which they said was delicious. They also gave us a free appetizer that was Crab Tempura which we all shared, and it was really good. My husband ordered the lunch special of Hibachi Scallop and Shrimp that came with broccoli and fried rice. I was excited to try their lunch sushi special - "Pick two rolls for $12.00." I had a California Roll (Crabmeat, cucumber, and avocado) and a Shrimp Tempura Roll (Shrimp Tempura, cucumber and mayo) served with fresh ginger and wasabi. I was in sushi heaven. Our friends enjoyed two orders of the Crispy Shrimp Tempura Appetizers, which came with a lot of shrimp and vegetables. They also had an order of Vegetarian Spring Rolls and an order of Shrimp Fried Rice. It was a lot of food! They went home with more than enough for another meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunches and look forward to returning another time. read more

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The food was mediocre. I understand it's an Asian fusion, but I feel like the food is made to be "palatable" to Americans who don't eat ethnic food at all. We liked the mussels, but half of them were still shut closed. The sushi was also meh. Someone in my party got a roll with mango on it, the texture of the mango was inconsistent. Some of it was a harder texture while others were soft. I got a roll that had tempura and the fried shrimp tail wasn't crunchy at all, and tasted stale/hard. The service was indifferent about us, not checking on us unless we were calling for them. They weren't particularly rude or anything though. I was disappointed as I thought this was a fancy upscale sushi spot due to the modern exterior. read more

This is a new place in Mt Airy Maryland. I will say that the food is good. I have found the service to be mediocre. We visited for the 4 or 5th time this past weekend. Our waitress had blonde hair. She didn't introduce herself so I couldn't know her name.she didn't use a pad to write down our order. We have ordered drinks. An appetizer (fried dumplings), 3 rolls, and shrimp fried rice. We never received the fried dumplings. Also they brought 2 of the 3 sushi rolls. When I spoke to the lady who delivered them she asked what was missing and had it made promptly. We really like the fried rice and it has jumbo shrimp ... 4-5 in the order. I'd actually prefer a medium size shrimp and have more in the order. Jumbo shrimp are tougher and the fact that you only get a few in and order is not favorable. Plus you can't cut them up with chopsticks. The place is very clean and they give you a free appetizer (fried crab stick in sauce) and dessert (a cheesecake with a sponge cake mixture. I will go back again hoping the attention to detail improves. read more

We came in for the first time for lunch during the week and was able to take advantage of the lunch special. We ordered an appetizer and a few rolls. The food as well as the customer service did not disappoint. We will definitely be back to try some other items. read more

I went on halloween aka a Friday aka a school day aka a work day I go in and ask for a launch special which they have on weekdays except national holidays they tell me they cant do launch specials on national holidays halloween is not a national holidays also nobody there spoke decent english and the food is mid at best and the servers are kinda rood and they barely gave me any pickled ginger or wasabi read more

Since we moved to Mount Airy a few years ago, we have visited many local restaurants. And out of all of them, we have only picked two that we now visit (the rest are just o.k.). Saltwater has became our favorite. We've been coming here for months, and they've never disappointed us. There is a wide menu selection. Portions are generous. Everything is always so fresh. I can tell they only use high-quality ingredients. We are really impressed with the quality. The presentation of some dishes is spectacular! There are three dinning rooms with plenty of seating. But service is fast, even on a busy night. One night we and our friends couldn't get comfortable, so the manager, Jonathan, personally handled our seating changing our tables 3 times to ensure we have a good dinning experience. That kind of courtesy stood out to us. So this place ticks all the boxes: great food, nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and fair prices. It's rare to find a restaurant that excels in every area. You have to try it! read more

Literally one of the best sushi resturaunts i have been too everything is made amazingly and the staff is helpful and kind. Have been here twice and I love it each time and it is so close to my house, the prices are actually really decent considering how amazing the quality of the resturaunt and the sushi is, and i love the atmosphere of the place it is so calming and welcoming. read more

My husband and I came here as a couple for date night. The fried rice we ordered was really good but the sushi we ordered was ok. The toro we ordered was kind of flame grilled which made it not that great. Our server was lackluster. She mixed up our order with other orders and forgot to bring us one dish of sushi. Overall it was an ok experience, it wasn't somewhere we would go out of the way for again. read more

The food is good but the service has somehow gotten worse since they first opened. After waiting at the table for over 20 minutes, I had to find a waiter for menus, to place our order, and to get and pay our check. The couple sitting next to us left money on the table because their server had not come back after 30 minutes of waiting. We have tried to love this place but the lack of service is not worth it. read more

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This is an amazing place for sushi. Great waitresses and service. Cozy place, Calm vibes. Perfect place to relax. They brought out many dishes that were on the house. read more

Good sushi. Average service. Loud, annoying AI "music". Used to be better. Better dining choices a mile or two away.

The best food quality with the best ingredients. You not only see the difference you can taste the difference!

Very spontaneous night out, got seated quick on a Thursday night. Staff was pleasant, miso soup was amazing and so were the Nachos. I am not a big fan of green onions in my sushi so just be aware of some textures in your sushi if you don't care for them either. It was our second try after ordering out our first time, and am glad we did! Solid choice. Ambiance was not terrible but I am not a fan of lights that shine right into my face , close to requiring a baseball hat! But it's just something that for me personally makes a huge impact. (We sat in the first room). We will come back! read more

Saltwater - Nachos - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

Very happy excellent service Jonathan the manager is fantastic. They addressed issues we had and we are very happy and we will be going back to Saltwater. read more

Saltwater - was like minced tuna, mismatch, not grade a not good - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

Nice ambience and good food. Service was a bit spotty and prices a tad steep. Hubby loved the seafood tower - picture is of the petite tower. We were told the grande would be the same but with another level. Will go back but can't say this would take me away from the other sushi place in town. read more

Saltwater - Petite Seafood Tower - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

This is such a wonderful addition to the area. The food is delicious and generously portioned. The atmosphere is nice. The service pace is very chill, so don't come in a hurry. read more

First time coming here and we were meeting friends and super excited because of hearing such good things. Parking was a nightmare, we basically just drove around in circles for 20 minutes. Finally got a spot, came inside and saw as soon as we walked in that they were slammed. Was told it would be about 20 minutes so we put our name in and was given a beeper. There was really nowhere to stand to wait it was so crowded and the front area is tiny and we could tell we were in the way of the staff and also other guests so we took the beeper and sat in our cars. 20 mins went on and our beeper never went off so we we took inside and met our friends. Told them we had waited and was quickly seated. The restaurant is beautiful and much bigger than you think it's going to be. We were given menus when we sat down and we were excited to eat. 30 mins went by with no further service. No hello, no waters, no plates, no nothing. We finally got the attention of a server who apologized profusely for taking so long and took our drink orders and got them out quickly and then took our food orders. We all got beer and asked for waters but we never received the waters. Typically not a big deal but things add up. After that he came back out with a complimentary appetizer which was phenomenal. Our sushi came out fairly quickly but without plates, napkins, chopsticks, silverware and we were all ready for another drink. No one ever came back so our friend went and got plates and silverware and napkins somewhere. Not sure where but he got them in 2 seconds lol The sushi was truly fantastic. Our waiter came to clear the table and we asked for another round of drinks. He brought them out quickly. Look, this place IS great. The sushi is phenomenal and the service, when we did get it, was great. Pack your patience. We went on a Friday night at 6pm. I don't think we will do that again any time soon but I would be very happy to come here again, maybe for lunch on a weekday. read more

Very comfortable, quaint ambiance and the menu has a great selection of sushi, rice and noodle dishes. We shared the Amazing Tuna and Lion sushi and shrimp lo mein. Friendly, hospitable staff surprised us with a complimentary dessert Several friends have visited here and rave as well! read more

I have enjoyed three delightful Lunches. Pleasant staff. Try Shrimp and Scallops Absolutely fabulous. Can't Wait to Spring to enjoy the Gorgeous garden! read more

My husband and I went here for the first time last night. Omg I am so happy- we have been waiting for more restaurants like this in the Mount Airy area! Real food that's packed with FLAVOR and the presentation was gorgeous! The service was fast and attentive. The food came out quickly and everyone on staff was extremely pleasant. It really does make a difference! We ordered the pad Thai YUM and the sushi which was so good! We literally had no room for dessert lol. We loved the bench seating and lighting (was a cute vibe and we could still see our food lol). We are so excited to take our friends from out of the area here. We need more restaurants like this in Mt. Airy! It was also really nice to be around diversity :). Great job Saltwater! read more

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Went there at the recommendation from my Daughter. We felt rushed from the minute we sat down. I ordered a Ribeye and it was inedible. They didn't offer to take it off the bill. The sushi was mediocre at best. the soup was good. read more

Awesome!! Unbelievable sushi restaurant in a most unlikely location. Excellent sushi and service.

The place Mount Airy has needed! As we waited for our table a customer left raving about how we would not be disappointed! They weren't wrong. Absolutely awesome! Foods great, atmosphere is great and the people are fantastic. Our new favorite place has arrived! read more

Nice atmosphere. Food was good but nothing that stood out from other similar restaurants with a cheaper price point. I asked if they could make any of their dishes gluten free. The waiter did not respond nor did he check with anyone else. read more

Love the inside of this restaurant. We were seated on the side where the fireplace is. There are many different areas to be seated in and every room has a different feel. The food was delicious. We also got complimentary lobster nuggets and miss soup that were yummy. I would go back again. read more

Saltwater - Holy Crab Roll & Mango Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

This is the best restaurant to open in that location in YEARS!! The staff is friendly and all of the food is delicious. I highly recommend the sushi and various rolls. read more

Everything from start to finish was excellent. The service and the food was amazing. Absolutely will be returning.

My husband and I went there for the time. We really enjoyed the food. Staff were vrry friendly snd tentative. read more

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Excellent fresh food. Clean restaurant and tastefully decorated. Easy to get to and adequate parking. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Wonderful! read more

Good food, nice atmosphere and good service. The restaurant offers an appetizer and dessert on the house. Nice touches

We had an amazing experience on our first trip!! Everything was very fresh, and delicious! We also had the saltwater fried rice and that was my favorite thing on the menu!!!! read more

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We had delicious food and a pleasant environment. The road had a nice view. We will come back again soon.

The sea bass was very good and there were two large pieces, so i took one home. I like that they give you miso soup and a sushi appetizer, plus a small cake for desert. The service was excellent, though not all the servers speak English, which made it difficult to ask questions about certain dishes. I wish they would bring a bill to the table instead of a machine. I find this a little unelegant, not in keeping with the beauty and comfort of everything else. i'd love to show a picture but did not have my phone with me. i was lucky to get a seat on a Friday evening, as people never stopped coming in the door! read more

Finally, Mt. Airy has the sushi spot it deserves! Nestled in this beautiful, rural area of working farms and stables, Saltwater Kitchen & Sushi is a breath of fresh air. The need for an authentic sushi experience was real, and they've delivered. The sushi chef is clearly knowledgeable, the staff is fantastic, and the ambiance is just right. Highly recommend! read more

Truly impressed by this new restaurant. We tried so many different dishes within our group of 4 - seafood pancake, ribeye, geisha smile and lobster rolls, octopus skewers and more. 10/10 for overall quality of food , flavor, and seasonings. We were seated near the sushi bar and our server was amazing. It was unfortunate to hear numerous complaints from people who don't understand how a new restaurant works. Sure there will be a ramp up period and you have to set the correct expectations. If you came out hungry and demanded to be sat in the window you were provided - read the room and see all the people enjoying some great food. That would make me wait even longer. We cant wait to go back and introduce some new friends to this gem. read more

Have been wanting to try this place out for a while now. Looks super cute from outside and loved the atmosphere inside too. Looks VERY understaffed.waited 5 mins for a hostess to acknowledge us. She sat out 4 top right away. We sat there and looked at the menu which looks very good. Waited 15 minutes. No one came over to us so we left. The entire experience was a let down. read more

We have been here several times. Service is always great and food is delicious. Interior is clean and modern. read more

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