Madison was our wait staff tonight on our first visit here at Saltwater Kitchen. She was gracious and gave us the best service from recommendations to frequent checks to see if everything was good. Our drinks were kept refilled and everything was brought out promptly. From the Bang Bang Shrimp & Lobster Fritters appetizers to the Shrimp Po Boy with French Fries & Flounder Almondine with Crab Cake & Green Beans entrees all our food was fresh, hot and well prepared & seasoned.We bought a Lobster Roll with French Fries and a Banana Pudding dessert to take home. There was a variety of drinks and cocktails available which looked like another visit in our future plans.We were seated with no wait and a reservation was not necessary. The dining spaces were roomy with booths, high tops and tables and outdoor seating too. This is a very good choice if you're looking for delicious food and good service. Plenty of parking and handicap parking available.Tef
RebeccaM
We had made a reservation but when we got there really didn't need it. The reservation was for five there was only saying two people in the restaurant. So I wanted to mention this because availability on OpenTable may not match how many tables are actually available. Aside from that the waitress we had was wonderful and the food was great. We plan to go again .
NancyM
A group of 6 friends went to celebrate and we had a great time. The staff was very, very friendly and a delight to interact with. Food was wonderful and surprisingly huge portions. The bang bang shrimp appetizer could have been a meal! Will definitely go back.
Keith Glasgow
Went for a birthday celebration. This place needs waitstaff training. Served what was supposed to be Brussels Sprouts that were charred beyond recognition (see photos). My son's food showed up at the table 30 minutes after everyone else's. One of the other orders was the wrong order. Remoulade sauce served with oysters was so spicy hot you couldn't taste the oysters. To cap it all off, our party of 7 was charged a tip of 22%. Waitress reached across other people to serve plates rather than walk around people. I have no problem of automatic tip for large parties, but 22%? For bad food and terrible service? Never again!
DoorRX
The Grouper Fish was good however the rice was hard and crispy. The two, what we're supposed to be old fashions, with Angels Envy bourbon were downright awful. The first drink was whitish in color and bourbon is a brown liquor. The second drink was Angels Envy but it tasted like a pour of bourbon with no old fashioned mix to it. I was told the the craft ice I requested in the first drink caused the whitish tinge to the drink. No way! The wait staff was very good otherwise but the bartender needs a lesson in craft drinks.
E Hursey
Don't waste your time nor you money. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer and it was good. The other food here was certainly sub par. I ordered the flounder with crab cake and green beans. Very disappointing. My 14 year old prepares better at home. The shrimp and grits looked beautiful in the bowl but lacked flavor. The banana pudding was the worst..cheap, off brand cookies. Key lime pie was alright but I've had much better. We had to wait for everything. Service was poor.
Nicholas C
First time here… I ordered the fried shrimp platter or dinner. It came with fries and coleslaw. Everything was very good. The shrimp wasn’t over cooked and the fries were great. My server was also very polite and went over almost the entire menu, which isn’t very big mind you, before I ordered. I thought it was a bit expensive ($20 for the platter) but I’m happy to pay more for quality food and good service.
Cindy Brown
Our first time here. Absolutely best experience. Everyone from the front door to the table were awesome and friendly! I'm a bathroom person! If the bathroom' s are horrible, I don't expect much from the food they serve. Their bathrooms were beautiful!!! So clean. Our server was a very sweet young lady name Jennifer. She definitely gets a gold star!! Her smile and friendliness just made my day. Also thumbs up to her manager Kimberly. So nice and funny. She stopped to check on us and chat a minute. So if your at the Haywood Mall. Stop! I promise you will enjoy. Thank you for a awesome experience.
Janet E
I saw the article in the monthly magazine here in Greenville, SC. We went for a late lunch, early dinner. The food was good and the portions were acceptable. The Kraken was Amazing!! Over priced soft drinks (lemonade) was watered down ($4.00)
Our experience at this restaurant was absolutely wonderful! The waiter was very attentive and prompt. The manager Chris went above and beyond to make our experience there memorable. The food was so delicious. Steak was cooked to perfection, shrimp scampi was so good! Highly recommend
Very attentive staff, very friendly and very accommodating. The menu had fantastic choices we were all very pleased with our choices. Atmosphere was very laid back and relaxing making it quite enjoyable. The specialty drinks were fantastic and bar seem to be just as relaxed. We will be going here more often due the selections and atmosphere. Thanks for making the experience so great Saltwater crew!
Ashley J.
This is solid 4 star dining, but my last meal was so great it pushed it to a 5. The portions are small for the price, but everything I've ordered has been delicious! The brunch menu is interesting with some great items you won't find elsewhere. Attached to the mall, but doesn't feel "in the mall" and still family friendly. Especially if dining on the patio. Can't wait to try the cocktails!
Di Davis
What a delight! Excellent Menu, Excellent Server Madison, Excellent Ambiance, Delicious Food! Clean Facility! Will be back! Haywood Mall Location Greenville- lots of parking.
Charles D.
We picked up an order at the mall and decided to stop for dinner. So glad we did. Ambiance and decor were very relaxing and peaceful. Our server Madison was bright and cheerful. very knowledgeable about menu. suggestions we're much appreciated. Our appetizer and entrees preparation and presentations were outstanding. We enjoyed our meal and experience. I would like to empathize the role Madison played in making our experience most enjoyable. Highly recommend. We will return.
Chrissy K.
Stumbled upon this place after some shopping at Haywood Mall, it was AWESOME!! Realized it was owned by Rick Erin's, very reasonable, cocktails were awesome!! Mikey the bartender was so sweet and very attentive,can't wait to make another trip from Asheville!!
Madison was our wait staff tonight on our first visit here at Saltwater Kitchen. She was gracious and gave us the best service from recommendations to frequent checks to see if everything was good. Our drinks were kept refilled and everything was brought out promptly. From the Bang Bang Shrimp & Lobster Fritters appetizers to the Shrimp Po Boy with French Fries & Flounder Almondine with Crab Cake & Green Beans entrees all our food was fresh, hot and well prepared & seasoned.We bought a Lobster Roll with French Fries and a Banana Pudding dessert to take home. There was a variety of drinks and cocktails available which looked like another visit in our future plans.We were seated with no wait and a reservation was not necessary. The dining spaces were roomy with booths, high tops and tables and outdoor seating too. This is a very good choice if you're looking for delicious food and good service. Plenty of parking and handicap parking available.Tef
We had made a reservation but when we got there really didn't need it. The reservation was for five there was only saying two people in the restaurant. So I wanted to mention this because availability on OpenTable may not match how many tables are actually available. Aside from that the waitress we had was wonderful and the food was great. We plan to go again .
A group of 6 friends went to celebrate and we had a great time. The staff was very, very friendly and a delight to interact with. Food was wonderful and surprisingly huge portions. The bang bang shrimp appetizer could have been a meal! Will definitely go back.
Went for a birthday celebration. This place needs waitstaff training. Served what was supposed to be Brussels Sprouts that were charred beyond recognition (see photos). My son's food showed up at the table 30 minutes after everyone else's. One of the other orders was the wrong order. Remoulade sauce served with oysters was so spicy hot you couldn't taste the oysters. To cap it all off, our party of 7 was charged a tip of 22%. Waitress reached across other people to serve plates rather than walk around people. I have no problem of automatic tip for large parties, but 22%? For bad food and terrible service? Never again!
The Grouper Fish was good however the rice was hard and crispy. The two, what we're supposed to be old fashions, with Angels Envy bourbon were downright awful. The first drink was whitish in color and bourbon is a brown liquor. The second drink was Angels Envy but it tasted like a pour of bourbon with no old fashioned mix to it. I was told the the craft ice I requested in the first drink caused the whitish tinge to the drink. No way! The wait staff was very good otherwise but the bartender needs a lesson in craft drinks.
Don't waste your time nor you money. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer and it was good. The other food here was certainly sub par. I ordered the flounder with crab cake and green beans. Very disappointing. My 14 year old prepares better at home. The shrimp and grits looked beautiful in the bowl but lacked flavor. The banana pudding was the worst..cheap, off brand cookies. Key lime pie was alright but I've had much better. We had to wait for everything. Service was poor.
First time here… I ordered the fried shrimp platter or dinner. It came with fries and coleslaw. Everything was very good. The shrimp wasn’t over cooked and the fries were great. My server was also very polite and went over almost the entire menu, which isn’t very big mind you, before I ordered. I thought it was a bit expensive ($20 for the platter) but I’m happy to pay more for quality food and good service.
Our first time here. Absolutely best experience. Everyone from the front door to the table were awesome and friendly! I'm a bathroom person! If the bathroom' s are horrible, I don't expect much from the food they serve. Their bathrooms were beautiful!!! So clean. Our server was a very sweet young lady name Jennifer. She definitely gets a gold star!! Her smile and friendliness just made my day. Also thumbs up to her manager Kimberly. So nice and funny. She stopped to check on us and chat a minute. So if your at the Haywood Mall. Stop! I promise you will enjoy. Thank you for a awesome experience.
I saw the article in the monthly magazine here in Greenville, SC. We went for a late lunch, early dinner. The food was good and the portions were acceptable. The Kraken was Amazing!! Over priced soft drinks (lemonade) was watered down ($4.00)
Our experience at this restaurant was absolutely wonderful! The waiter was very attentive and prompt. The manager Chris went above and beyond to make our experience there memorable. The food was so delicious. Steak was cooked to perfection, shrimp scampi was so good! Highly recommend
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Very attentive staff, very friendly and very accommodating. The menu had fantastic choices we were all very pleased with our choices. Atmosphere was very laid back and relaxing making it quite enjoyable. The specialty drinks were fantastic and bar seem to be just as relaxed. We will be going here more often due the selections and atmosphere. Thanks for making the experience so great Saltwater crew!
This is solid 4 star dining, but my last meal was so great it pushed it to a 5. The portions are small for the price, but everything I've ordered has been delicious! The brunch menu is interesting with some great items you won't find elsewhere. Attached to the mall, but doesn't feel "in the mall" and still family friendly. Especially if dining on the patio. Can't wait to try the cocktails!
What a delight! Excellent Menu, Excellent Server Madison, Excellent Ambiance, Delicious Food! Clean Facility! Will be back! Haywood Mall Location Greenville- lots of parking.
We picked up an order at the mall and decided to stop for dinner. So glad we did. Ambiance and decor were very relaxing and peaceful. Our server Madison was bright and cheerful. very knowledgeable about menu. suggestions we're much appreciated. Our appetizer and entrees preparation and presentations were outstanding. We enjoyed our meal and experience. I would like to empathize the role Madison played in making our experience most enjoyable. Highly recommend. We will return.
Stumbled upon this place after some shopping at Haywood Mall, it was AWESOME!! Realized it was owned by Rick Erin's, very reasonable, cocktails were awesome!! Mikey the bartender was so sweet and very attentive,can't wait to make another trip from Asheville!!