This is a very nice restaurant with a great view of the bay. The food was good and the service was just as nice. I had the Jackfruit tacos, and they had plenty of flavor. My server was very attentive and nice. The food was prepared rather quickly.
The outdoor area provides a great view of the bay while enjoying your meal. However, be on the lookout for the foul in the air. They swoop in like you are not there and can startle you. They are harmless (from what I observed), but they will not hesitate to land on your table.
There are two bars; one for inside service and one on the patio. If you need toes in the sand, well, you can dine a little closer to the water. There is a nice outdoor relaxation area as well. I was very impressed with the sea shells in the place of gravel at the relaxation area.
I plan to return for a personal trip with my husband so we can tour and enjoy more of the area.
We are not from around here but decided to try something different and I'm glad we did. This restaurant is literally located by the water with an awesome view of the bay, Tampa, and St. Pete. The service was outstanding (Luke, the force was strong with this one) and the food was on point! There was a live band to complement the laid back atmosphere while sipping on our Rita's...
First time visiting Salt Shack and I wasn’t disappointed! Started with the calamari which had a really delicious cocktail sauce with it. I had the fish sandwich and my partner had the grouper tacos both of which were delicious. Definitely a spot to visit again not only for the food but for the wonderful atmosphere right of the water. Especially during good weather days!
What a great spot this is! Went with a few buddies on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Even though it was busy, we were seated promptly and out waitress came by a few minutes later. We ordered appetizers, including the fish bites and calamari, and our mains. I had the mahi tacos as my main, and they were amongst the best I’ve had. Pints were reasonably priced at $6. The atmosphere was festive, and felt like being on a resort. Highly recommend!!
First time visiting and was very pleased! The food was excellent 👌 The Joe island clams and the conch chowder was my favorite. Service was fast and the food came out hot. We drove over an hour both ways to come here and I'd say it was worth it!
Hidden deep inside an industrial/marine shipyard lies the best kept secret of Tampa Bay - Salt Shack on the Bay at the Rattlesnake Point overlooking the Tampa Bay. Usually they say that restaurant with a good view has bad food, but not this place. The food & views are absolutely terrific…The restaurant has very inviting & green front entrance zone with plenty of parking. On weekends, you are typically greeted by Caribbean themed live music band playing their tunes from back of a boat. Food, ambience and service is excellent. There are three sitting zones main bar area, the open air dining and the the waterfront sitting. You cannot select a preferred sitting zone when you add to the waitlist, so if you are lucky you get the waterfront table, but any table is good table in this restaurant. Wish they had more vegetarian options besides the salads.
The waterfront view was outstanding. The service was also good. However, the food serving seems to be smaller in comparison to other restaurants at least on the shrimp n chips I ordered. The restaurant has food selections for children but it is just not showing on their menu, so you have to ask to be verbally informed of the options.
“what a hidden gem” the food & drink were right on point. Best mixed drink I have had in a longtime. the views were spectacular and our server Maria was hands down amazing!!!!
It’s not often that the staff really makes an effort to make sure you have a great experience! Here they do that so I will be back! Thank you a wonderful experience.
This has been on our list of places we want to check out in Tampa Bay and we finally went on a Thursday for dinner and sunset. We wish we would have checked this place out earlier! The ambience is lovely...beautiful spot on the bay, live music and very relaxed. Food was solid and the one cocktail we had was tasty. We did the fish of the day which was a bit bland for us but we loved the shrimp basket and the coconut shrimp. We absolutely want to come back!
The restaurant was in an awesome location. Nice breeze and the views were so tranquil. Be prepared to wait for the seating is limited. But in the meantime grab a drink and enjoy the spectacular weather and soak up the chill vibes. Overall great experience. Food was prepared fairly quickly and tasted delicious. Great date night location and family friendly atmosphere. Best regards.
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