Salt Cellar Restaurant

Phenomenal restaurant, you can't go wrong here! Impromptu dinner while in the area. Everything about it was amazing. Jeff was our server and was outstanding! Food was fresh, large portions, and priced right. Definitely the best seafood restaurant around. The Baked Stuffed Lobster is a must. Crab cakes are some of the best I've had. Great ambiance... romantic but good vibes and laid back too. It's a must visit... already making plans to come back!!

My partner surprised me with an intimate romantic dinner here and it was incredibly special. This dimly lit cellar specializes in seafood. We got the crab cake to start which was the star of the show. Lots of crab and a good portion. Their entrees come with a vegetable of the day (that night broccoli) and a potato or rice with a salad. I have to say I wasn’t crazy about the salad or the sides but the seafood main made it worth it. My partner got the swordfish which was great, though a bit dry. My ahi tuna was fantastic, perfectly cooked, melted in my mouth. This is a great restaurant for an anniversary or special occasion!

My husband and I drove from Maricopa to experience what people were saying is some of the best seafood in valley and it did not disappoint. Our server Jeff was amazing and was so thoughtful in every dish either making it gluten friendly (for me) or modified versions for it to be. We had: clam chowder (appetizer) that was GF and full of flavor, along with scallops with a pickled cabbage full of zest and these huge shrimps all for starters. The chilean Seabass was out of this world paired with flavorful rice. Would absolutely go back for special occasion type environment and exceptional meal and service .

Attention to deals in all aspects of the meal. Bread was heated. Salad had mixed greens with homemade croutons and Roquefort dressing. Mesquite grilled scallops, grilled grouper and crab cake were perfectly cooked with great flavor. Sides of glazed carrots and baked potatoes were on point. Waitstaff was very friendly and efficient.

The Salt Cellar 🦞 🦀 Ok, part 2 of my recent Scottsdale trip and going for some more seafood. This meal was in November 2025. This place is special to me as I spent several years working here prior to my medical career. This was nearly 2 decades ago so sadly the the only remaining employee from my days there is the owner. I went for happy hour which is a great deal. Let le describe the restaurant for those who have never been. The entire restaurant is buried underground. You descend a winding staircase to reach the basement and restaurant. The dinner specialties are Maine lobster and crab legs. The restaurant has a very cozy East Coast vibe and feel. I again took my longtime former medical assistant Brooklyn to join me. We had: - shrimp san remo - my absolute favorite. Jumbo white Mexcan shrimp with sun-dried San Remo Tomatoes and Portabella mushrooms in a spicy sauce. The proper maneuver is to eat the shrimp first, and then dip some fresh baked bread into the remaining sauce and savor. - Blue Point oysters - Oysters Rockefeller This filled me up and was succulent. Next time I will sit down and have a proper dinner. So happy to see this business still thriving. I will always have a soft spot for this establishment. 🫶