Salt Water Social - Denver

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   Gail

   VIP

   Seattle

   52 reviews

   5.0

   52 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were in Cherry Creek a year and a half ago for our daughter’s wedding staying at the Clio. Noticing a new restaurant that looked really interesting under construction, it seemed to take forever especially since we were visiting again in October 2024 and it still hadn’t opened. We are in the process of moving here and noticed it had finally opened. It was totally worth the wait. The food is amazing! We started with a Caesar salad and shared the seared ahi with crab fried rice, shrimp scampi and roasted asparagus. It was so delicious! Our server Heather was so awesome and helpful! We absolutely loved everything. We were quite full but her description of the bananas foster sounded to good to pass on, so we also enjoyed that. This will be a definite go to restaurant to visit regularly. Love the concept and beautiful interior and ambiance!
   

   Salt Water Social - DenverResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Gail, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and that the wait was worth it. It's fantastic to know that you loved the food, especially the seared ahi and bananas foster, and that Heather provided such great service. We're excited to welcome you back as you settle into the area! We look forward to serving you again soon and hope you'll explore more of our menu during your next visit. Safe moving and see you soon!
   

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   Judy

   Denver

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely decor, food is delicious, bar has tvs for sports. Creative cocktails. Katie, our waitress, was wonderful. Answered all food questions, and gave great suggestions on wine and cocktails.
   

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   Jaylene

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My party and I had a great time, our waiter was amazing. He let us know what each dish was that was being brought out, recommended amazing cocktails, and did great with allergy awareness! The food was amazing from the appetizers to the dessert we loved it all ! We will definitely be returning soon !
   

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   jackie

   Denver

   18 reviews

   2.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Not good. We started with drinks, which took 30 minutes to arrive because “the bar was backed up.” The restaurant was half empty. Next were the oysters. They had two options on the menu. We ordered 5 of each. When they came to the table, the server just threw the plate down and walked away. We called him back over to ask which were which and he said they were all the same because they were out of one. Okay, normally you notify the people they are out instead of just assuming they want all of the same kind. Next our caviar pizza arrived. The taste was mediocre at best. Our meals arrived. I ordered scallops were rubbery and wholly overcooked. One of us ordered the cioppino which was supposed to have dungenss crab. It arrived sans crab. The server didn’t come back until we had finished eating. We mentioned to him there was no crab, feigning surprise he said he would go ask the chef. At this point, the manager comes over and tells us “the chef simply forgot to add it, would you like me to bring you some?” Sure. Tiny snow crab claws were brought out instead. We were told “not to worry, we won’t charge you for the cioppino or half the oysters and we’ll send over a free dessert.” The table ordered banana foster. Someone was a little heavy handed on whatever the sauce was supposed to be and it completely filled the bowl drowning the bananas. Not great. The vanilla ice cream was the best part. We understand, restaurants run out of things, but a little transparency would have made things better. The quality of the food for what we paid, even with the free cioppino and dessert, $500, was average at best. I could have had a better and less expensive meal at Jax’s. We should have just got to Matsuhisa up the street. Would not go back. Would not recommend.
   

   Salt Water Social - DenverResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Jackie, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for you experience, as it clearly fell short of the standads we strive for. We appreciate you highlighting the issues with the service and food quality, especially regarding the delays and the lack of communication about menu items. We understand how important transparency and attention to detail are in dining, and it's disappointing to hear we missed the mark during your visit. Your comments regarding the scallops, cioppino and dessert have been noted and we be addressed with our team. We value your insights and hope you consider giving us another chance in the future. We'd love the opportunity to provide you with exceptional experience we aim for.
   

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   Selena

   Denver

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Dined in for my birthday, the place is absolutely stunning! Loved the vibe, the food was also very tasty! The service was just not great. For it being our first time, our server was not very welcoming. Ordered steak, and the butter wasn't lit tableside. Therefore, I just had a slab of butter on my steak, which wasn't hot enough for it to just melt, so that was unfortunate. Photo below. Overall, due to the service alone, we probably would not return. Food was good, but it was meant to be a Birthday Dinner Celebration and it felt like nothing close to that.
   

   Salt Water Social - DenverResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Selena! We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience with the steak and the butter not being served as they should have been. We're always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is valuable. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to make your birthday celebration special.
   

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   GoldenResident

   VIP

   Denver

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Our server was great but our food timing was way off. Appetizers took forever and we received our main meal before our last appetizer. Also, for a party of 4 the tables are way too tiny. It was very uncomfortable trying to navigate menus, appetizers, drinks and meal.
   

   Salt Water Social - DenverResponded 1 day ago

   Hi There, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that your server provided great service, but we apologize for the timing issues you experienced with your food. It's important to us that every aspect of your dining experience is enjoyable and we regret that the timing and table size made your visit uncomfortable. We appreciate your comments. We hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future, as we'd love the opportunity to provide you with a more seamless experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us!
   

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   Craig

   Dallas

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience! Wonderful setting, loved decor, service was spot on. Food was excellent. We had party of 6 and everyone agreed, Easy parking options with valet.
   

   Salt Water Social - DenverResponded 1 day ago

   WOW! Thank you, Criag for your 5star review! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
   

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   Coco

   VIP

   Denver

   59 reviews

   2.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   What a disappointment! It was a birthday celebration and the waitress knew we were there for a birthday. She mentioned it will be a surprise later but never came. No toilet papers in the bathroom, despite the restaurant had only 4 tables. People screaming at the TV, $99 seafood combo was way too small than what waitress described. It was nothing but disappointment. Menu was confusing as all sides are $15 but some of them were listed +7, +11 as we didn’t see the base price was $15. Asked waitress but she didn’t have an answer why the price is different than the menu. Not worth spending $200 for lunch for 2 😥
   

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   Monica

   VIP

   Denver

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the atmosphere and decor, so beautiful! We went for brunch, I had the steak and cheesy waffle, and it was very good. The drinks were my favorite 🍸
   

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   Salt Water Social - DenverResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Monica! It's wonderful to know that our steak and cheesy waffle hit the mark for you! We're glad you loved our drinks, and we appreciate your feedback. We strive to provide a great experience, and we hope to see you again soon.
   

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    Lauren

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Fantastic service and delicious food! They had a DJ on Saturday night and felt like a great place to celebrate with a group or have a fun date night. Dirty martini was spot on. Especially loved the spicy yellowtail crispy rice for an appetizer. We had the surf and turf which was cooked to perfection and I think a good deal for the price. I also really like the crab fried rice if you get any sides. I’m eyeing the seafood tower for next time!
    

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    Salt Water Social - DenverResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you for taking your time out and leaving us a review, Lauren! We are glad to hear to know you found the surf and turf to be cooked to perfection and we appreciate your kind words about the crab fried rice! The seafood tower is a fantastic choice for your next visit and we can't wait to serve it to you! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon for another fun night!
    

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