Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette

Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Leza VIP

   San Francisco9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   We’ve been to this restaurant before and always had a great experience. Dinner tonight was a miss. The outdoor heaters weren’t working and I was freezing. Im not sure why we weren’t sat on the upper patio area where some appeared to work and it was sunny. Our food timing was completely off, missing soup, drinks came out late, entrees took forever. Management was very nice and came out to apologize, said they would make an adjustment to make up for it- and yet the bill came with nothing done at all to make up for the horrible experience. I know things happen, it just didn’t feel like it should have been a $200 night. Bummed
   

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   jennifer

   Sacramento1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 27 March 2025

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

   Our service was impacted due to being understaffed. They comped our oysters, due to our drinks taking quite a bit. Sides were great, whole fish was wonderful except one side was under cooked/clear. Totally would come again due to food being delightful and ambience was great. Just the staff being all over the place and food being delayed some. Hopefully, they will lock that in.
   

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   diane

   San Francisco4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 27 March 2025

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

   Probably our last visit to Salt Wood. Makes me sad, we enjoyed spending special occasions and celebrations here over the last couple of years. This time, service was nonexistent. Water was never refilled, my iced tea never arrived, no one checked with us after we got our food. Dinner took 2 1/2 hours with long waits between courses. Not sure if our server had too many tables or what, but we rarely saw him. Appetizers were served with our main courses, dishes were brought to our table that belonged at a different table. The food was just ok, potatoes were sadly under seasoned, New York steak was over cooked, clam chowder was good. Dessert menu is extremely limited-3 items and gelato/sorbet selection.
   

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   frank VIP

   San Francisco12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 March 2025

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

   As always our dinner was amazing...glad we were able to share it with our friends. I highly recommend "happy hour sunset sessions " a nice way to enjoy small bites and drinks before your meal.
   

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   Jeannie

   San Francisco8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 25 March 2025

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

   This is a great place off the beaten path in the Monterey area. Its seaside decor is classic yet comfortable. It has a fun, energetic vibe with a great outdoor area with plenty of heaters and fire pits to take the chill off from the ocean breeze. You can order something as simple as a burger or something as grand as a seafood dinner for two. Plus, the wait staff was friendly and efficient.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Orange County2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

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

   I was looking forward for the seafood platter. I felt like the flavor tasted the same for the seafood. Every item on that platter had a lemon citrus note to it. Maybe I just didn't like the flavor. It was just okay. They give you a lot of choices, that was a plus.
   

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   Irene

   Central Coast28 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

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

   Great food and amazing service. Very nice for for a night out or a special occasion.
   

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   Lynne

   San Joaquin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 19 March 2025

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

   Order the specials! Conscientious staff for food allergies!
   

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   Howard VIP

   Chicago56 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 13 March 2025

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

   The clam chowder was excellent. Our server, Aileen, was very nice and attentive. It was a bit cool inside on a cold, rainy evening so bring a sweater or light jacket to wear. Or be seated as far away from the front door as possible.
   

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    Jennifer

    Central Coast1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

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

    Food didn’t come out together. Food had a lot of salt and the waiter also apologized to the table next to us about their food. Either the waiter was off (stressed) or the kitchen help didn’t realize all food for a table should come out together. I have been there before and loved it but the menu changed and the service was not good and food salty and trickled into the table.
    

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