Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieRelaxed eatery with outdoor tables, serving mezze, kebabs, baklava & other Mediterranean classics.
What to order: grilled octopus · spanakopita · whole branzinoFrom Google Maps reviews.
I visited Sea Salt NYC during Eid and tried their prix fixe menu along with the lamb chops. Overall, the food was tasty and well-prepared, which is why I'm giving it 4 stars. However, I was disappointed because I visited specifically after seeing their online menu and was excited to try the mixed grill and lamb shank. When we arrived, one server told us that those dishes had not been available since 2019. This was confusing because we had seen recent reviews from customers mentioning those item
If you’re looking for authentic Mediterranean food in NYC, Sea Salt is a must-visit. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared you can tell the recipes come straight from the heart (and probably someone’s Greek grandmother!). The grilled octopus was tender and flavorful, the whole branzino perfectly cooked, and the spanakopita had that perfect golden crisp. Their house-made dips and spreads are another highlight simple, fresh, and delicious. The atmosphere feels warm and welc
This is an absolute must-try. The space is beautiful. The service is lovely and they specialize in hospitality. The lemon potato’s, baba ghanoush, the bread, the chicken, everything was phenomenal. I will be taking all my family and friends. Thank you Sea Salt!
From the Nov 19, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Contaminated food was kept instead of being thrown out.
Live roaches were found on site.
Flies were present in the space.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.