I don't often get to choose restaurants without having to take someone else's tastes into account. Searching all the great restaurants around here, I sorted their reviews by date. Unfortunately, 2023 reviews were consistently rough for most of the other places I looked at here. Originally tried Salt + Water 4-5 years ago. I think I had the shrimp and grits. The first night I came in, I ordered the portobello burger, but they were out of portobello's. My server, Makayla, asked if it would be okay to have a mixed variety of mushrooms instead. YES PLEASE. It was amazing. The burger was served in a basket, but she brought me a plate so I could cut it up, which was perfect. The pepper aioli was creamy and amazing, the Brie was just the right amount, and the mushrooms were sooo good. I had to try the sweet and spicy shrimp, and got the half order for "dessert". Pretty darned good. I came back the next night, intending to order the poke nachos, but the server (I don't recall her name, sorry, she was wonderful, too) told me Wagyu steak was a special tonight, so I ordered that medium rare. I got vegetables instead of the smashed potatoes with it. I missed the part where it was a 14oz steak, so it was much larger than expected. I've been low on iron recently and figured I could use some red meat. Nice and tender. The green beans could've used a little salt or flavor in the dressing, but they were good. And the garlic Parmesan dressing is just delicious. I had leftovers, needless to say. Best breakfast ever. My final night, I tried the poke nachos. Just as good as the other reviewers said. Warm crispy wontons with cool cubes of tasty tuna on top, with crunchy cabbage and the creamy sauce and oyster sauce and scallions on top. Different textures and flavors. Makayla was my server again and asked if I liked bourbon and bananas... sure! She said they put it on NY style cheesecake (which I don't like) or ice cream (which I do), so I went for it. ZOMG. I don't care for sweets, but that sauce was amazing. It reminded me of Heavy Metal Ice Cream's "Bacon Butter Pecan" special flavor. I suggested a little salty crispy bacon would've made that dessert over the moon good. Lol. Free street parking was easy. All of the employees were professional and friendly and engaging, which means impeccable service in my book. Ambiance was nice. And? There's a 5' tall model of Minas Tirith in the shop window across the street. What more could you ask for? If I'm back in town again, this will definitely be my first (and last) stop. read more