Salt Rock Grill
Indian Shores, FL 33785-2214
Phone: (727) 593-7625
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Salt Rock Grill – by Sara Kennedy
The Scene
The restaurant's name comes from salt rock, a native material found among Florida's freshwater springs and used liberally in the restaurant's cream-colored decor. The pretty marble-like rock, polished to a mirror finish, is accented by deep mahogany woodwork and furnishings. Imposing nearly floor-to-ceiling windows create an elegant backdrop. From the mobbed parking lot and jammed tables, one might conclude that beachgoers have been sorely deprived of a restaurant that revels in formality.
The Food
Start with an appetizer of jumbo coconut-crusted shrimp--bluewater shrimp rolled in coconut and topped with orange-ginger sauce. The seafood is fresh and plentiful, but don't miss the crusted seven-bone rack of lamb marinated in basil, chervil and garlic and served with fresh mint sauce. For dessert, it would be hard to find a better chocolate torte topped with raspberry sauce.
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User Reviews for Salt Rock Grill
07/21/2007 Posted by butchrgt
My wife and I spent an anniversary dinner and discovered the food was just barely edible. My steak was tough with grizzle runing through the meat. I was disappointed with the portion of lobster tail they provided with the meal. My server was very good and continued to try and help me out selecting another piece of steak. I ordered filet mignon and again was disappointed. My wife's meal was very good and she was satisified. The manager came over and took the price of the steak off of my bill, but like I told my wife the meal was ruined and I would not return to the grille again. I told the server the reason we came back, was because the meal was great the first time we ate there. The first time I said was totally wonderful, and I told everybody I knew to try the grille , the food was absolutely great, and the service was excellent too.. It's a shame what a difference a day makes. I rated this meal 3 stars because my wife's meal was good.
Pros: Service outstanding. Seating was very adequate.
Cons: Steak was tough, and small lobster portions. Very disappointing to me. 51 years ann.
07/04/2007 Posted by kentspillman
Salt Rock Grill is one of the best restaurants in the Tampa Bay area!! I recently dined there with a group of well traveled family and friends, including 2 travel professionals, and we were all extremely pleased and somewhat surprised at the outstanding service, unique and delicious food, and beautiful, romantic setting. The evening started with probably one of the best bartenders I have ever encountered. Some of us were at the bar waiting for others and our table , the young bartender was engaging and especially knowledgeable regarding the wines. He steered us to exactly what we were looking for from the by the glass list. He recommended the best value, not the most expensive, which is a real switch from most restaurants. Noticing I was looking at the wine list, he had some terrific suggestions. And this group is very knowledgeable about wine. His suggestion for one of the group who usually dosen't drink much wine won her over to a lovely Riesling. I hope the bartender decides to go for his Master Sommelier designation. The food and the service in the dining room were also oustanding. The steak in a fish house was one of the most tender porterhouse I've had the pleasure of eating and I grew up in the midwest. The fish was fresh and perfectly prepared. Everyone at the table raved about their meals. The wait staff was very attentive and met our every need. We will all be back and will tell our friends about this special restaurant loaded with romantic ambiance, knowledgeable staff and food I'm ready to try again soon.
Pros: Two thumbs way up. Food,wine,service,ambience. Takes reservations
Cons: None
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