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Sea Salt, New York, NY

Sea Salt

4.7
4.7
296 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
1123 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10065-8306

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Healthy
Sea Salt is the new favorite neighborhood Modern Greek & Mediterranean Restaurant with three Course Lunch Menu, small plates, full dinner menu and well-thought-out craft cocktails. Perfect place for an intimate dining, groups, any special occasions, or solo dining with a feel at home vibes, casual atmosphere and a beautiful outdoor seating. Fun Brunch Weekends and Happy Hour specials Everyday!!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Between E 61st St & E 62nd St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 296 people are saying

Sea Salt reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sea Salt offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "outstanding service," and a "lovely atmosphere." The menu features contemporary Mediterranean dishes, including expertly prepared seafood and inventive cocktails. Despite some service hiccups during peak times, the restaurant is praised for its "authentic" flavors, accommodating staff, and "elegant yet comfortable" ambiance.
296 Reviews
  1. Jose VIP

    New York City49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I had a very nice dinner experience at Sea Salt. We had a reservation and were promptly seated. Service was friendly, prompt, and super knowledgeable of the menu. Food was spectacular (octopus, salads, Greek chips, fish entrees). Cocktails were inventive and delicious (the beet gin cocktail was tasty!) but the white wine was so so (not the crisp mineral flavor I like). The ambiance was exceptional. A nice welcoming contemporary design to bring family, close friends, and a date to!

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  2. Susi VIP

    New York City43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh and delicious food. Drinks were amazing too. Highly recommended

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  3. Anastasiia VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, good service, nice place Love it !!!

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  4. Caleb

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor and ambience was very good, and the selection of wine and food provided variety without being overwhelming. I'd characterize the food flavor profile as being contemporary elevated mediterranean, rather than traditional/classic. Food is on the pricier side, but this was a good place for a weekend night out.

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  5. Doug

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The warm glow of the lights, the fresh flowers on each table, and the soft hum of Mediterranean melodies set the perfect scene for what turned out to be an unforgettable dining experience. As someone who loves seafood, I was immediately drawn to their fresh selection. Every bite was perfection—tender, flavorful, and expertly prepared. But what truly won me over were the traditional dips. I could’ve made a meal out of just their babaganoush, muhammara, hummus, and tzatziki—each one rich, velvety, and packed with authentic Mediterranean spices. Paired with their warm and crispy pita bread, it was pure heaven. For the main course, I went with the lamb kebab, and it was easily one of the best I’ve had—juicy, well-marinated, and grilled to perfection. One of my friends has a gluten allergy, and we were thrilled to hear that all their grilled dishes and dips are completely gluten-free. It’s rare to find a place that caters so well to different dietary needs without compromising on flavor. And then came dessert—their homemade blueberry cheesecake. Creamy, perfectly balanced, and just the right amount of sweetness. Sea Salt’s cocktail menu did not disappoint. I started with the Tulum Margarita, a refreshing blend with just the right kick, and later tried the Fig Old Fashion, which had a deep, rich, slightly smoky flavor that paired beautifully with the meal. Beyond the food, what made this place truly special for me was the atmosphere. It’s intimate but lively, elegant yet comfortable. Whether you’re on a date, out with friends, or just treating yourself to a solo dinner, Sea Salt makes you feel at home. I don’t say this lightly, but this might just be my new favorite Mediterranean spot in the city. The flavors, the service, the ambiance—it’s the kind of place that stays with you long after the meal is over. Highly, highly recommend!

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  6. Luke

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sea Salt hosted for 18 of us, for a family gathering - and absolutely crushed it! Food was incredible, drinks were incredible, and the service was out of this world. 11/10

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  7. Elsa VIP

    New York City391 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything here at lunch is beautifully presented, graciously served and absolutely delicious.

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  8. Raphael

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place , food was excellent , frist time will be back

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  9. LizD

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daytime, quiet, perfect for our small group. Everything was exactly as we needed it to be. Food was tasty. Service attentive, flexible (we were uncertain as to the number of guests, they were very accommodating). I would definitely recommend without hesitation.

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  10. Kristina

    New York City15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambience. However this was a one and done for us. Food was good but not exceptional. Most came out lukewarm warm and very small portions for such a high price price point.

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FAQs

Sea Salt offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (917) 261-4443.

Sea Salt is rated 4.7 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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1123 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10065-8306

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between E 61st St & E 62nd St
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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