Delicious!! I was here for lunch, end of February 2026. We were a table of 8 people. Food and service were excellent. I definitely recommend enjoying a meal here. Located on First Avenue, between 61-62nd Streets. In warm weather, there are a few small outdoor tables. We have several appetizers for the table. We enjoyed the fresh, beautiful salad. Several of my colleagues were very impressed with the olive oil on the salad. I just know that all the food I ate was delicious. LOL ABOUT THAT SALAD--the beautiful red tomatoes, cut in quarter chunks were delicious. The round, thin slices of cucumber with a yummy dressing were great. I tasted a bit of sweetness at first bite with the cucumber slices . My faves were the tomatoes and cucumbers in the salad, there was also fresh red onion, green pepper, possibly red pepper too. Overall, a delicious salad, served feta cheese triangles. Other appetizers we enjoyed were: Spinach pie, fresh warm Pita triangles with delicious dips, a round, deep fried feta cheese ...if you can imagine an egg roll, but with feta cheese inside, and a honey sauce. my entrée was absolutely delicious. It was the Koftedes Plate, featuring delicious lamb/beef patties, juicy and delicious. As far as I was concerned, my flavor on these was totally lamb. Absolutely delicious. Also on the plate: mixed greens, red pepper delicious tzatziki sauce in a small dipping cup-perfect size. And a yummy rice portion-loved it! The lamb patties were on top of the warm pita. I loved this.!! It was flavorful, juicy, and delicious. Many of my colleagues ordered the chicken kebabs and they loved it. The plates also had mixed greens and a sauce. And one person had the dorado fish which she said was delicious; a small size portion size but delicious. I missed seeing the fish, I was busy eating the yummy food in front of us. Sorry, I didn't photo the fish. I look forward to coming back. I might even have the same thing again! It was so good. Service was excellent, friendly, fun and professional and patient. Atmosphere in the restaurant was lovely. Unisex rest room was clean, and small. On the street, You'll see flowers surrounding the front windows and entrance. And, in nice weather, there are usually a few small tables outside. Sea Salt Restaurant is located on First Avenue between E. 61st St. and E. 62nd St. It is across the street from Rodney's, formally called Rodney Dangerfield's club. Half a block away you will see the orange sign of Home Depot. And about a block and a half away, you will see Trader Joe's located under the 59th St., Bridge. So if you need a reason to come to FIRST AVENUE..., you have Trader Joe's and Home Depot waiting for you, and Rodney's too, and a nearby Starbucks. See my photos of the February 2026 menu and some of the food we all enjoyed. I recommend this restaurant. They do serve alcohol. We did not partake in alcoholic beverages. Soda by the can was enjoyed. read more

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My husband and I have eaten here before but it's been a couple of years so we decided to go for dinner on a Friday evening. It was around 7:00 and only a few tables were occupied near the window, while the rest of the dining room was empty, as well as the bar. We ordered a soda and delicious lavender blueberry cocktail which was nicely garnished and tasted great! We informed the bartender that we were gluten free and started with the tuna tartar gluten free (no soy sauce). It came out with regular bread which the bartender quickly absconded from the runner as it was not gluten free. I appreciated the urgency and thanked him. By the time the gluten free flatbread came out, we had taken a bite of the tuna. It was warm, and it tasted like it's been left out for a while. The color you see in the picture is not filtered. We thought maybe it was the lighting above the bar, but sadly, it wasn't. When we were asked if we were ready to order entrees, I explained to the bartender that we need the check because that tuna was absolutely awful and should never be served to a guest. He looked bewildered but gave us the check. We were charged $25 for that obviously expired tuna tartar. Now that I've checked Yelp, I see that the restaurant has multiple health code violations. I'm not surprised given the lack of quality and complete disregard for guest service. Sadly, another once fine restaurant is off my list of places to go. read more

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Cute spot on the UES. We came here for brunch and it was not too crowded on a Saturday afternoon. The interior was stunning and thoughtfully decorated. We ordered the pancakes, burger, and lamb kebab wrap. The wrap was tasty and packed with colorful veggies. The burger was cooked well and the patty was juicy. My boyfriend asked for everything on the side, so just a heads up that the burger does not normally come like it does in the picture. The pancakes were decent, not bad, but nothing especially memorable. read more

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This was a cute place for brunch. We came here after gym with a res for 1:30PM, but it wasn't busy on a Saturday afternoon so I'm sure walk-ins won't have much trouble. We ordered the burger, the wrap and pancakes to share. The burger was pretty juicy and I loved the thick cut fries. The pancakes were all right and we could've done without it. The wrap was healthy and hearty. read more

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We went here just before taking the Gandola over to Roosevelt Island because it was very near the area. The vibes are nice, super decorative and nice setting. We ordered an espresso martini that wasn't the greatest. The food was just OK, nothing special for the price, there are other places in the city that have similar food for much cheaper. Our bill also came out incorrectly, they tried charging us two drinks we didn't order and said it was a mistake. read more

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The waiters were really friendly and the restaurant had really nice decorations and great ambiance. We came here for lunch and I got the chicken kebab. It came with 6 pieces of chicken, rice, tzatziki sauce, and salad. The chicken went really well with the tzatziki sauce. Their menu is interesting because we were given both the brunch and lunch menu. I noticed that there was "chicken kebab plate" on the brunch menu and "chicken kebab" on the lunch menu. I asked the waiter what the difference between the 2 were (if there was any difference at all) especially since the price was the same, and he said that the lunch portion is a bit bigger. So, I went with the lunch portion. Not sure if it is actually bigger since I did not have the brunch version to compare it to, but just thought this was interesting given that it was the same price. Our food also took a bit long to come out, but I would say it still tasted excellent despite the wait. Overall, really great food and would come back again if I'm in the area. read more

Sea Salt - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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My friends and I got a weekday lunch here. The waiter was mildly attentive, a little less so as more people showed up. I've never seen this before, but our bill was a total, and there's mention of a "cash discount" (instead of a 3% charge for credit card). We were prepared to pay cash, so this flip in language we've seen elsewhere was a little odd. Food was pretty good. I really liked the spinach-heavy spanikopita and hummus. Bright, airy spot. read more

Sea Salt - Spanakopita, Greek Salad, and Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Oo Delicious. Came over for a work party. I had a big lunch so I only tried apps, desserts and drinks--everything but the entrees looked good too! My fave had 2 limoncello spritz, so good. Prompt service and the servers were cute. Also Cute dim aesthetic. Would come back soon! read more

Sea Salt - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Sea salt is a great Mediterranean stop in the upper eastside of nyc. We paired it with Serendipity for dessert, which was just a 6 minute walk away. The restaurant was a little expensive for lunch in my opinion, but it was still a great experience overall. GLOWS: -Service was excellent! - The restaurant is very cute with an intimate vibe. I recommend sitting away from the windows on a chillier day. -The greek salad is authentic (just cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and olives) -Delicious spanakopita and tuna Tartare read more

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Love coming here after work for some happy hour drinks and appetizers. The atmosphere is very beautiful and I love the decorations. The food is delicious and the drinks are tasty. They are very attentive and sat us down right away without a reservation. I would definitely recommend. read more

Sea Salt - Appetizer - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

As I sit here with a super full belly, it is my pleasure to say how much enjoyed my experience here. When we showed up, the place was empty but I was not deterred because the menu had me written all over it. Unfortunately, I couldn't try everything I wanted but our server helped me pick the most delicious dishes. The Tuna Tartar was so fresh and delicious. The hint of lemon was the perfect touch. The portion size was just right to get ready for my chicken mushroom pasta. It was so light and perfectly flavored. My drink was made to perfection. Our server took such great care of us. I highly recommend this place. The prices weren't bad, the service was great and the it made for a great date. read more

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I was pretty nervous about coming here. The reviews were great, but we had on a whim so we can be close to the Roosevelt island tram with two young children. It was lunchtime on a Monday is very quiet with only three tables. As soon as we sat down, I thought the prices were a little steep for lunch. Nonetheless, we had already selected the restaurant. My review lost a star because we waited almost an hour for our food to come including bread. The waiter never checked in with us to let us know. However, the food blew me away. If this is what Greece is supposed to be like I want to fly there now. All of the dishes were truly authentic and nothing like many of the Greek food I have ever had. Hummus was not even a highlight on the appetizers. There were a lot of dishes that I had never tried before. One of them was the beef yogurt dumplings. I thought it was such a strange concept, but it turned out to be one of my favorite dishes. The fried cheese was spot on. The bread balanced it. I also really enjoyed the moussaka. The only dish that I would not get again is the fish. I thought it was a little standard. What turned out to be a random try turned out to be something that I would return to in the future if I want a real Greek food experience. I just hope that the service would be better and quicker. read more

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I came here for brunch and it was a great experience! I love the outdoor decor and inside is lovely as well! The food was super fresh and I looove the bread they give you to start and the olives were amazing. They have a great happy hour and unlimited brunch booze specials!! The service was amazing too! read more

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I enjoyed my visit at Sea Salt. The branzino was cooked nicely and very flavorful. Brussels sprouts were good and cooked well. Service was good. Ambiance is very pretty and decorated nicely. read more

Sea Salt - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Went on a Sunday at 12:30pm with a friend. Staff: Very Nice Service: Good. Atmosphere: Very Nice Volume: Easy to talk. They could lower the music a bit but still fine. Food: Good but not the best. Everything a bit too oily. Price: Average to expensive overall Rating (1- 100). 80 Would go again read more

(4.5 review) Our friend recommended us this place, to meet for our girls date. We went on a Wednesday evening around 630pm and were seated right away at a table in a corner for 3. The place looked sophisticated. The bar was vast, and tables had enough privacy from each other. Once the whole party joined, we all ordered a different drink to toast. It was a bummer we waited a longer than usual time for them to come out. The wait was a little ridiculous for drinks in a half empty restaurant. Other than that the service was pretty great. The waiters were very cordial. Once the drinks arrived ($16-$18) I was impressed with a beet/ pomegranate drink I ordered. The flavors weren't overpowering, it was delicious to drink. For appetizers we ordered the Mezze Sampler which was 3 different types of hummus and well made pita bread ($25) Our absolute favorite was the red pepper walnut spread. We also ordered Spanakopita ($16) which is a traditional Greek pie of spinach, feta cheese and seasonings baked in phyllo. It melted in your mouth! So so good. For main me and one of my friends had Veggie Pasta ($19) and our other friend had Mussels ($19). She noted the mussels tasted like the sea, but in a good way. The portions were reasonable, so we ended up too full to try desserts. I would however like to go back and try other items on the menu as well as dessert next time around. read more

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I stopped in at this restaurant for brunch. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a cute restaurant and was greeted. Christian was my server and he was good. I ordered the smokey old fashioned and that was tasty. For my meal I had: Sea Scallops with squid ink risotto Sautéed chicken with mushroom pasta Shrimp santorini The food was delicious with the pasta being my favorite dish. All in all I had great experience! read more

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I'm still dreaming about the scallops and risotto. Everything here was delicious. I had the octopus and the scallops/risotto and both were delicious! They were out of chocolate lava cake when we went (bummer) but I'm sure it would of been delicious. read more

Sea Salt - Grilled Octopus - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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I pass by this restaurant all the time when I'm walking to and from the gym. I always admired the floral decor at the entrance. Today I finally got to try out the restaurant during its happy hour mid-afternoon. I'm not a drinker but I was interested in the food menu and was impressed with each dish I tried. My friend and I shared basically the entire happy hour food menu. It's a very good value in a clean and modern setting with courteous and attentive service. By the time we were done, the place had filled up (and it was only a little past 5pm). We saw a lot of good looking dishes and were happy to learn brunch, lunch, and dinner service are also offered here. It is quite an inviting atmosphere and I will definitely be coming back even if it's not happy hour. read more

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Tasty food and drinks, kind staff, quick service, comfortable seating, and pretty decor both inside and outside. read more

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Came for a very late lunch around 2:30 PM and it was completely empty as expected. Super cozy spot. The wall of flowers outside definitely makes it look very inviting and picturesque. Staff member seated us and was the only one manning the host desk, the bar, and waiter for us. Food came out a little slow. The prefix menu is really not a bad option for $35 to get an appetizer, entree, and a dessert! The only thing is that not everything on the menu can be found on the prefix menu and the portion size of the grilled octopus would be an appetizer and not an entree portion. My coworker and i shared a grilled octopus and chicken souvlaki. Octopus was delicious and cooked perfectly. The chicken was good but a little dry. I got to taste a bit of the baklava and it was ok but nothing special. Overall, a solid spot and would come here again for the grilled octopus. read more

The worst food I have ever had. None of the veggies is fresh Bland, lack of flavor, watery. My cat made better foods than this restaurant. Please save your self a disappointment and hassle go find other Mediterranean restaurants around the block. I am pretty sure any random eatery makes better foods than whatever this is. They on purpose trip the customers, you need to make effort to make foods taste this bad read more

Christian is an artist in his cocktail craft. He's often managing now but his attention to detail makes Sea Salt worth a visit. Fig Old Fashioned Tulum Margarita Love What You Do read more

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This was my second time at Sea Salt. The first time I came for lunch which was very good. Wednesday we came for a 4pm early dinner. The waiter was attentive, but we did find the constant various members of the staff asking if we were ready to order entrees annoying. We had ordered drinks and appetizers and did not understand the rush for the entree order, there were plenty of tables. The main issues; I have Celiac Disease and appreciate that their menu clearly states GF options. I ordered the Lamb Chops which were labeled as a GF dish (not an inexpensive dish). It came with fries. I was concerned about the cross contamination and asked for the fries to be substituted for Jasmine rice. The waiter said that wasn't possible and I would need to pay the additional $8 for the substitution. My daughter spoke with, the original waiter we had, and explained my health condition (this is all very stressful when eating out). He also said we cannot substitute on $50 lamb chops. Honestly, I was in shock. On the food note, the lamb chops had little flavor, the branzino was under seasoned, and the salad with grilled shrimp was just ok. The best dish we had was the appetizer of GF scallops and spinach risotto. On to dessert. I was very excited as the first listing on the menu was GF Blueberry Cheese Cake, which I ordered and was told we don't have it! Do you have decaf coffee? No! It's NYC for God's sake who doesn't have decaf coffee in 2026. I am use to navigating restaurants with my disease, but honestly don't present yourself as a restaurant as if you're concerned about health conditions and/or allergies when you are unwilling to make an accommodation. As native Manhattanites, clearly we will not be retuning or recommending. read more

Stopped in here with my friend after going to Shaken not Stirred bar which is like right next door to here. We had no idea that this restaurant/bar is powered by Shaken not stirred. When we sat at the bar for a drink, I noticed that the cocktail menu was the same as it was at other place. The bar area here was nice and we chatted with the bartender for a little. We ended up not staying as we wanted to try somewhere new with totally different drink options. But will hopefully try and come back to try some of their food that looks good. read more

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Had a great snack on our bop around the city. We were looking for something upscale but not wildly expensive. Sea Salt really hit the spot. We were able to get a nosh in and enjoy a nice cocktail. I'm very particular about my martinis and it was executed exactly the way I like it. Would come back. read more

Sea Salt - MEZZE SAMPLER Slightly dirty martini made to perfection - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

We went for a group brunch and the service is great. The food was also excellent. They have a bottomless option for brunch as well. I loved the chicken wrap, and the desserts were all excellent. I would definitely return. read more

Loved this adorable little spot on 2nd Ave! I met a friend for lunch here, the outside was super cute with the pink flowers. The menu had lots of great options. The waiter suggested the three dips, lamb kebab or pasta. I decided to go with the lamb kebab which was super juicy. I loved it. I wish the side of tzatziki sauce was a bit of a larger portion but I enjoyed this dish very much. The dips were great too! read more

Sea Salt - Salad and lamb kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

I had really high hopes for Sea Salt due to the great reviews and their beautiful website. Unfortunately, the food fell pretty flat. Three of us had brunch at Sea Salt on a Saturday. I had the sirloin burger. The onions were not caramelized and were barely cooked, and my fries on the side were missing the cheese. I ordered the burger medium but it was very well done. My friend got an omelet - which was okay, but her potatoes also had no cheese, and they never brought her bacon. My other friend had the feta rolls which she said were good! Our Greek sangria was extremely watery. The service was definitely very friendly and attentive, so big kudos there. Unfortunately, with so many great brunch options, I would not come back again. I might try lunch or dinner in the future. read more

Great food and good vibes and good customer service try there kebabs they are too die for

Went for lunch during the week. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. My husband and I got the lamb kebabs. It's a decent size portion and was flavored nicely. read more

Food-wise: softest grilled octopus ever! Although the portion was a bit small. Get "plate" instead of "wrap". I think it's worth more bank for your buck. The dumplings was served cold (didn't realize it would be). The exterior was so bring so I was shock how dim the interior is. All in all, great service and worth at least one visit read more

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the food was good, it was quiet on this night but a few guest came in after but still quiet due to it being a holiday when I came here to eat. I was annoyed that they misrepresented the tip that i listed on the receipt. ordered Sautéed Chicken & Mushroom Pasta $27 , Flash Fried Calamari $17, Crab cake $17, bill came up to $102, there was a alcohol bev but can't remember the name. read more

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Cocktails were great! The brunch vibe was great and the octopus was very well cooked!

We eat at Sea salt regularly, and we recommend it to our friends. It's a good local Mediterranean style restaurant. I like Sea Salt a lot. I appreciate the friendly and attentive service and I've enjoyed the various items that I've tried, usually grilled salmon or chicken with lemon potatoes. read more

Nice ambiance and attentive service, but the food overall was lacking in flavor. We ordered the mezze sampler, spanakopita and tuna tartare to start. The dips were good, but a bit bland. The spanakopita had perfect texture but no taste other than spinach, which was a little bitter. The tuna tartare had a more mexican feel to it than greek, and was refreshing, but again was underseasoned and just tasted of raw tuna and avocado. For entrees we had the branzino, sea salt kofte and the lemon potatoes as a side. The fish was cooked perfectly and was a good sized portion, but sticking to the theme of the night, did not have any spices/seasoning on it. The kofte were tasty and were the only dish of the night that had good flavor to it. The lemon potatoes were mediocre and I have had much better elsewhere. The portions were as expected and we left feeling full. The prices were as expected for the area/atmosphere, not unreasonable but not cheap. Because the food fell flat and because there is no shortage of good Mediterranean (Turkish/Greek) restaurants in NYC, I do not plan to go back. read more

Sea Salt has a nice location and the atmosphere looks promising, but the overall experience didn't fully meet expectations. The service felt a bit slow during our visit, and some dishes were not as warm as they should have been!!!!! read more

Food - okay Service - Fair Not much ambience Expensive for what you get Tables too small and close together read more

Food was great. Middle Eastern with a flare! Wonderful service. Felt like a guest in a private home. Waiter and Manager were so attentive and cordial. I brought a client/guest who really enjoyed the meal. read more

Such a cute spot with some great looking cocktails. Love the appetizer options. Loved the dip trio and the Greek chips. Everything was delicious. read more

Sea Salt - Chicken Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York