Reviews & Ratings for Saltrock Grill Inc
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Fresh food, but not a lot of flavor
by pasca201
September 25, 2008
Just came back from eating at the Salt Rock and I wouldn't bother eating there again. The food was fresh, but far from flavorful. We expected more, a lot more from such a nice-looking restaurant with a great water view. I tried the mussels provencal (tasted dirty), the salmon (it was so-so), tuna (good), scallops (boring), and steak (I've had a whole lot better). I grew up on the coast of Maine so I know my seafood, and I have traveled around the country and I've eaten at a lot of restuarants and I have to say that this was some of the most bland seafood I have ever tried. It's too bad.
- Pros: Water view, customer service
- Cons: Food was flavorless
Lobster and steak combo dinner. Steak tougher than shoe leather, Service was Great.
by butchrgt
July 21, 2007
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.
Fabulous
by kentspillman
July 04, 2007
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
Worst service EVER
by ellynf
May 19, 2007
The very inexperienced hostess/servers at 4:45 early bird were one of my worst dining experiences.
The waitstaff were untrained and of limited intelligence. I will never return to this establishment or any that are afflilated with same.
The food was always acceptable; now I'm sure I was "settling". Don't do it. Reward yourselves and go to Guppy's.
Thanks.
- Pros: tuna
- Cons: rude, uneducated, ignorant and YOUNG staff
Highly recommended from a foodie!
by erin314
March 13, 2007
Definitely make a reservation b/c this place is PACKED even at 10pm for dinner. Delicious steaks (one of the best we've ever had) and an amazing wine menu. Service was quite slow but they were busy... Bartender was awesome.
The views are of the bay, not the ocean, which was a surprise but still lovely. (On a sidenote we were hardpressed to find fine dining on the gulf side of the beach.)
- Pros: delicious food, fun location
- Cons: long waits, crowded
Great Food great view, great atmosphere.
by brockthecarpenter
November 15, 2006
I was visit my Grandparents and I asked them where I could take them out for some good seafood. The told me about this place called the Salt Rock Grill. I expected a hole in the wall fish place where everything is fried. Well I was pleasantly suprised! The service was great! It was a friday night so it was extremly busy. So we had to sit in the bar, and not the main dinning area, but there happened to be a both available at the bar. I ordered the catch-of the-day which happened to be grouper, tipical for the gulf coast, it was blackend and awesome! I am from Denver and in the middle of the country where fresh seafood is non -exsitant. The next time I visit i will return to the Salt Rock Grill.
- Pros: Food, Location, Service
- Cons: A little loud for elderly folks to have a conversation
Best place on Beach for fine dine
by clearwatermaillady
November 12, 2006
I love this place because the food is superb and it is fine dine with linen table cloths and napkins in a casual atomsphere. I have been here for Easter and they always have a special menu just for that day and my whole family goes and we feel it gives you that hoilday feeling. I have been here also for dinner and love that it is on the water and you can see the water from almost every table. You can also sit outside on their deck which is on the water. The wine cellar has the biggest selection I have ever seen on the beach and you can see it through the floor in the lobby when you first come in, which is very unique. They do have valet parking which I would recommend for everyone to use.
- Pros: Worth the drive just for the great food
- Cons: very small parking lot
Best Seafood
by fsufleming
October 05, 2006
The food (selection, portions, flavor), the atmosphere, the wine selection...everything about this place will make for a delicious meal and an enjoyable evening. The staff is supurb. I just moved here and this is now my favorite restaurant.
- Cons: Not once on any occasion have I been able to find anything negative.
The Best place in the area
by champg
August 13, 2006
Come to the area once a year and we make sure we eat at Salt Rock at least once while we are in town. This place has great steaks and seafood. You could spend hours looking over the wine list and they have many wines by the glass. The view of the water is great. This is the best all around restaurant in the area. A great value for what you get. Its not cheap but worth the little extra. If you are looking for a special night out this is the place.
- Pros: The food and view
- Cons: This place can be very loud
a local veteran's view
by ponycarp51
August 07, 2006
I live 5 minutes from SRG, I have been there about 30 times since it's opening. It's a favorite for special occasions and important dates. Starting with the food: it's generally very consistent with some nice choices. My favorie appy is the Kingston trio, skwered chicken beef and pork served aside a flaming mini hibachi were you sear your own skewers. Nice with jerked sauce on the side. I consider this my 'turf' before the 'surf'. Entree faves are the coconut shrimp, pan seared tuna and when in a land lubber mood, the filet mignon (get it pocketed with maytag bleu cheese!!). The dessert parade is lead by the creme brulee drizzed with a raspeberry reduction.
When busy, the service can be spotty, this is the restaurant's weak point. Food can be slow or rushed, you can wait a long time or have dinners come out while you are still eating salad.
The atmosphere is top notch. waterfront, nice combo of dark woods and limestone and the place has a strong trendy upscale new american feel. The people watching is fabulous, a real place to see and be seen.
Insider tips: dont go on holidays, like Easter or Mother's day. Limited and expensive, if not disappointing holiday menu's. Always make a ressie and if you can go on a week night or outside of peak tourist season, that's a plus. Yes, use the free valet parking!!!
- Pros: the atmosphere, generally the food
- Cons: service during peak hours
