SALTWATER SONO RESTAURANT & BAR

4.1

159 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Take a trip to an island resort right on Washington Street. Saltwater Restaurant & Bar is a stunning multi-tiered gathering place for great food, cocktails, and entertainment. Steel drums, Bob Marley, exotic fish tanks, and oceanic artwork create the backdrop for the restaurant’s seafood inspired menu and creative cocktail culture. Live and DJ spun music fill the room nightly. Start your dining experience with a raw bar tower, fried calamari, and jumbo lump crab cakes. Enjoy pan roasted salmon, seafood mixed grill, or a PRIME 42-day wet aged 50 oz tomahawk steak for the table. Saltwater brings the indoors outside with a retractable wall that provides a window overlooking the restaurant’s sidewalk café dining and a bustling downtown SoNo.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 16:00–01:00 Thu–Sat 11:30–02:00 Sun 11:30–01:00
Phone number
(203) 939-9330
Website
https://swsono.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whether you’re looking to have a small intimate gathering or a large event with up to 200 guests, we will cater to your goals and needs. Let us take care of hosting, creating a beautiful ambiance, and delicious meal so you can focus on enjoying the time with your guests.

Location
128 Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854-3007
Area
East Norwalk
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

New England Clam ChowderUS$12.00
P.E.I. MusselsUS$14.00
choice of sauce - Fra Diavolo or Garlic White Wine
Fried CalamariUS$15.00
With Marinara Sauce
Popcorn ShrimpUS$15.00
With Spicy aioli
Lobster Mac & CheeseUS$19.00
Lobster, cheddar cheese, bacon & bread crumbs
Fried OystersUS$16.00
With Tomato salsa and chipotle aioli
Grilled OctopusUS$18.00
Marble fingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes, chimichurri sauce, chorizo and spinach
Lamb LollipopsUS$18.00
Sauteed fingerling potatoes, baby spinach w/ balsamic reduction
Saltwater WingsUS$15.00
Choice of sauce - Buffalo, Sweet chilli, BBQ, Celery & blue cheese
Crab CakesUS$18.00
Lump crabmeat, remoulade sauce, w/ mango salsa

Salads

Added to Salads: Chicken $7, Salmon $12, Shrimp $12, Steak $14, or Lobster Tail $15

Saltwater House SaladUS$12.00
Mixed greens, carrots, baby tomatoes, red onions with balsamic dressing
Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Romaine lettuce & shaved parmesan
Pear Arugula SaladUS$13.00
Gorgonzola cheese, sliced pear, radicchio pistachio w/ lemon vinaigrette
Grilled Calamari SaladUS$18.00
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, onion w/ lemon vinaigrette
Shaved Brussel Sprout SaladUS$13.00
Crispy rice, truffle lemon vinaigrette w/ parmesan cheese
Seafood SaladUS$18.00
Mussels, Clams, calamari & shrimp over arugula & cherry tomatoes w/ lemon vinaigrette

Raw Bar

Littleneck Clams, NY
- ea.US$2.75
Tavern Island Oysters, CT
- ea.US$3.00
Kumamoto Oysters, WA
- ea.US$3.50
Shrimp Cocktail
- ea.US$3.00
Seafood Tower
Small - 1/2 Lobster, 6 Oysters, 6 Clams, 6 Shrimps; Large - Whole Lobster, 6 Oysters, 6 Clams, 6 Shrimps
- SmallUS$50.00
- LargeUS$100.00
Tuna TartareUS$18.00
w/ Cucumber, avocado, Shallot, cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil and taro chips
Seafood CevicheUS$20.00
Shrimp, calamari, fish w/ citrus juice dressing

Pasta

Lobster RavioliUS$30.00
Stuffed ravioli w/ shrimp, peas, and cognac cream
Truffie Lobster PapperdelleUS$32.00
Pasta & Lobster meat with asparagus & mushrooms, topped with truffle oil and shaved parmesan
Penne alla VodkaUS$18.00
Penne pasta w/ pancetta & pancetta & parmesan
Linguini & ClamsUS$26.00
Linguini pasta & littleneck clams topped with a garlic white wine lemon sauce
Shrimp ScampiUS$26.00
Linguini pasta, shrimp, spinach, tomato with a white wine lemon sauce

By Sea

Atlantic SalmonUS$28.00
Pan seared, English peas cream, yellow squash & fingerling potatos
Pan Seared Mediterranean Sea BassUS$30.00
Farro, asparagus, oyster mushroom wiht a truffle lemon cream sauce
Pan Seared ScallopsUS$34.00
Oyster mushroom risotto w/ balsamic demy glaze
Seafood Misto for TwoUS$60.00
Grilled marinated Hlibut, U-10 Scallop, wild prawn shrimp, side of risotto & asparagus
Fish & ChipsUS$27.00
Fried Cod w/ fries and saide of tartar sauce
Lobster Roll "Connecticut Style"US$34.00
Maine lobster served w/ warm butter & fries

By Land

Argentinean ChurrascoUS$30.00
6 oz. Herb marinated skirt steak with mashed potato & asparagus, cilantro jalapeno infusion
Chicken MilaneseUS$22.00
w/ Arugula, tomatoes, topped w/ parmesan & lemon aioli
Steak FritesUS$36.00
Prime NY Strip, broccoli rabe, green pepper sauce w/ side of fries
Surf & TurfUS$45.00
14 oz Prime NY Strip & Maine Lobster tail, mashed potatoes, asparagus w/ chimichurri sauce
Grass Fed BurgerUS$21.00
12 oz Burger, roasted onion, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon & gorgonzola cheese w/ bistro fries

Selection of Side Dishes

Mashed Potatoes
Regular Fries
Truffle Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Sauteed Spinach
Asparagus
Broccoli Rabe

Whites

Pinot Grigio, Cinta '19 (Italy)US$12.00
Gavi di Gavi, San Matteo (Italy)US$12.00
Albarino, Saira '18 (Spain)US$12.00
Riesling, Seaglass '18 (California)US$12.00
Moscato, Domino '18 (California)US$10.00
Chardonnay, Hayes Ranch '13 (California)US$13.00
Chardonnay, Chalk Hill '20 (California)US$13.00
Chardonnay, La Brune (France)US$13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Firestone '20 (California)US$14.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford (N. Zealand)US$14.00
Sancerre, Domaine Jean- Pierre VacherUS$14.00

Reds

Cabernet Savignon, Firestone '19 (California)US$14.00
Cabernet Savignon, Greystone '19 (California)US$13.00
Cabernet Savignon, Fuerza (Spain)US$13.00
Super Tuscans, Harvest (Italy)US$14.00
Pinot Noir, Dark Horse '18 (Oregon)US$13.00
Malbec, Black River '19 (Argentina)US$13.00
Rioja, Oscar Tobia (Spain)US$15.00

Rose

Rose, Diamarine (Provence)US$13.00
Rose, Whispering Angel, (Provence)US$15.00
Rose, Whispering Angel, Beach EditionUS$13.00
Sancerre, Domaine Franck Millet (France)US$13.00

Sparkling

Prosecco, Neirano (Italy)US$13.00

Specialty Cocktails

Perfect Peach MartiniUS$14.00
Vodka, Triple Sec, Peach & Lime Juice
Expresso MartiniUS$14.00
Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Chilled Expresso, Baileys
Sono BreezeUS$14.00
Gin, Grapefruit, Pineapple Juice & Agave
Coconut Mai TaiUS$14.00
Whiskey, Coconut, Agave, Pineapple & Lemon Juice
MargritasUS$14.00
Regular or Frozen. Traditional, Spicy, Strawberry, Mango, Passionfruit, Coconut
MojitoUS$14.00
Traditional, Strawberry, Mango, Passion, Coconut
Sangrias
Red, Rose, White
- GlassUS$12.00
- PitcherUS$36.00
Cucumber Melon RefersherUS$14.00
Voldka, Melon liquor, Pineapple Juice & Club Soda
Ginger PolomaUS$14.00
Tequila, Ginger Beer, Grapefruit Juice & Club Soda
Italian Summer SpritzUS$14.00
Liqueur, Grapefruit Juice & Club Soda
FlirtiniUS$14.00
Vodka, Mango, & Prosecco

Beer

Draft

GuinnessUS$8.00
PalmUS$8.00
ModeloUS$8.00
OctoberfestUS$8.00
Shebeen Requiem IPAUS$8.00
Two Roads Lil' Heaven IPAUS$8.00
Two Roads Two Juicy IPAUS$8.00
New England Sea Hag IPAUS$8.00
Blue MoonUS$8.00
PeroniUS$8.00
Captian Lawerance IPAUS$8.00

Bottled

BudlightUS$7.00
CoronaUS$7.00
Estrella JaliscoUS$7.00
ModeloUS$7.00
HeinekenUS$7.00
Lagunitas IPAUS$7.00

Can

Sip of SunshineUS$10.00

Bourbon

Baslil HaydenUS$14.00
Bulleit BourbonUS$14.00
Jefferson's OceanUS$14.00
Knob CreekUS$14.00
Makers MarkUS$14.00

Cognac

Courvoisier VS.US$15.00
HennesseyUS$15.00
Martell Blue SwiftUS$15.00
Remy Martin VSOPUS$17.00

Mezcal

Del Maguey VidaUS$14.00

Whiskeys

Buchanan'sUS$14.00
ChivasUS$14.00
DewarsUS$14.00
Jack DanielsUS$14.00
Glenfiddich 12US$14.00
JamesonUS$14.00
J. Walker RedUS$12.00
J. Walker BlackUS$14.00
J. Walker Double BlackUS$14.00
J. Walker BlueUS$42.00
The Glenlivet 12US$14.00
The Glenlivet 14US$18.00
The Glenlivet CaribUS$14.00

Tequilas

Avion 44 Extra AnejoUS$32.00
Casamigos SilverUS$14.00
Casamigos ReposadoUS$16.00
Casamigos AnejoUS$18.00
Clase Azul ReposadoUS$38.00
Don Julio SilverUS$14.00
Milagro SilverUS$14.00
Milagro ReposadoUS$17.00
Patron SilverUS$14.00
EspolonUS$14.00

Vodkas

BelvedereUS$14.00
Grey GooseUS$14.00
Ketel OneUS$14.00
TitosUS$14.00

What 159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

159 Reviews

KP
KimP
New York City
13 reviews
vip
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were hopeful for a nice brunch. The place was empty aside from one other table. The food took about 40 minutes to come out. The milk for my husband’s coffee was curdled. There weren’t any visible employees for a good part of the service. It was overall poor and a big disappointment. We will not be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on 29 May 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Went late on a Sunday evening. Wait staff was very kind and attentive, and food was good. Music was very very loud, but able to be turned down upon request. Wine and oysters were very tasty! Definitely worth trying to get a seat outside!
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CindyY
New York City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great and the food was amazing! The restaurant was decorated so nicely for Mothers Day. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. It was our first time going and we’ll definitely be back.
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Christine
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely evening and table was very nice and comfortable. Service was a bit on the slower side, but was nice. Appreciated the waiter telling us the gratuity was pre-added to the bill, but would of liked it if it was up to us instead. Food was very good and presented nicely. Overall nice evening, thank you.
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SMOOTH
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My party of 8 people arrived at 12:55. At 1:14 my party left the restaurant after we were not greeted or asked if we wanted drinks , appetizers, etc. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!
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Anonymous
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I rarely write reviews, but I want others to be aware. Our overall meal and experience were disappointing. The food was not good, not seasoned, not fresh, and didn't seem to fit with a place called "Saltwater". It was very overpriced for the low quality. We waited a long time for our first drink and the entrees. You can get way better food for equal or less cost. It was very unfortunate.
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LarryC
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time. Service was top notch. Food was fabulous and the portions were larger than most restaurants of this caliber. The staff was very accommodating . One of our group brought her baby and another her young daughter . Staff opened the table and brought a high chair . Everyone was happy and in no way did we feel rushed .
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CathyP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great seafood dishes expertly prepared. Wait staff was friendly and experienced. Lovely spacious restaurant...
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Awful service! I will never come here again!
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EdAds
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service..Restaurant was pretty empty on a Saturday night but probably due to the extreme cold. Definitely will be going back.
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FAQs

SALTWATER SONO RESTAURANT & BAR offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 939-9330.

SALTWATER SONO RESTAURANT & BAR is rated 4.1 stars by 159 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for SALTWATER SONO RESTAURANT & BAR

128 Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854-3007

Additional information

Area
East Norwalk
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 16:00–01:00 Thu–Sat 11:30–02:00 Sun 11:30–01:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://swsono.com/
Phone number
(203) 939-9330
Private party facilities
Whether you’re looking to have a small intimate gathering or a large event with up to 200 guests, we will cater to your goals and needs. Let us take care of hosting, creating a beautiful ambiance, and delicious meal so you can focus on enjoying the time with your guests.

SALTWATER SONO RESTAURANT & BAR

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

New England Clam ChowderUS$12.00

P.E.I. MusselsUS$14.00

Fried CalamariUS$15.00

Popcorn ShrimpUS$15.00

Lobster Mac & CheeseUS$19.00

Fried OystersUS$16.00

Grilled OctopusUS$18.00

Lamb LollipopsUS$18.00

Saltwater WingsUS$15.00

Crab CakesUS$18.00

Salads

Saltwater House SaladUS$12.00

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Pear Arugula SaladUS$13.00

Grilled Calamari SaladUS$18.00

Shaved Brussel Sprout SaladUS$13.00

Seafood SaladUS$18.00

Raw Bar

Littleneck Clams, NY

Tavern Island Oysters, CT

Kumamoto Oysters, WA

Shrimp Cocktail

Seafood Tower

Tuna TartareUS$18.00

Seafood CevicheUS$20.00

Pasta

Lobster RavioliUS$30.00

Truffie Lobster PapperdelleUS$32.00

Penne alla VodkaUS$18.00

Linguini & ClamsUS$26.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$26.00

By Sea

Atlantic SalmonUS$28.00

Pan Seared Mediterranean Sea BassUS$30.00

Pan Seared ScallopsUS$34.00

Seafood Misto for TwoUS$60.00

Fish & ChipsUS$27.00

Lobster Roll "Connecticut Style"US$34.00

By Land

Argentinean ChurrascoUS$30.00

Chicken MilaneseUS$22.00

Steak FritesUS$36.00

Surf & TurfUS$45.00

Grass Fed BurgerUS$21.00

Selection of Side Dishes

Mashed Potatoes

Regular Fries

Truffle Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Sauteed Spinach

Asparagus

Broccoli Rabe

Whites

Pinot Grigio, Cinta '19 (Italy)US$12.00

Gavi di Gavi, San Matteo (Italy)US$12.00

Albarino, Saira '18 (Spain)US$12.00

Riesling, Seaglass '18 (California)US$12.00

Moscato, Domino '18 (California)US$10.00

Chardonnay, Hayes Ranch '13 (California)US$13.00

Chardonnay, Chalk Hill '20 (California)US$13.00

Chardonnay, La Brune (France)US$13.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Firestone '20 (California)US$14.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford (N. Zealand)US$14.00

Sancerre, Domaine Jean- Pierre VacherUS$14.00

Reds

Cabernet Savignon, Firestone '19 (California)US$14.00

Cabernet Savignon, Greystone '19 (California)US$13.00

Cabernet Savignon, Fuerza (Spain)US$13.00

Super Tuscans, Harvest (Italy)US$14.00

Pinot Noir, Dark Horse '18 (Oregon)US$13.00

Malbec, Black River '19 (Argentina)US$13.00

Rioja, Oscar Tobia (Spain)US$15.00

Rose

Rose, Diamarine (Provence)US$13.00