Without a doubt Salty's is one of the most unusual restaurants on the Isle of Wight but also one of the best.
The menu is dominated with locally caught fish and seafood which attracts a diverse crowd of both young and old who share an appreciation of good food and excellent hospitality.
Booking ahead to reserve a table is recommended and your hostess will oblige by ruling off a section of one of the long tables downstairs with chalk and writing your name across it. Your meal is therefore enjoyed in a communal spirit and the whole restaurant gathers together for what looks like a traditional feast. This melting pot of locals and visitors to the Island from all walks of life guareentees interesting interactions and few visitors to the Island will leave without a long list of recommendations for things to see.
This may be enough in itself but the food is why people come to Salty's. Prepared fish dishes such as fish pie and traditional beer battered cod are a favourite amoungst hungry diners due to the exceptional quality and enormous size. Those looking for a less aduterated taste may prefer dishes like the seared tuna with sesame seed crust or local line caught sea bass with braised little gems and red wine sauce.
The list of devotees to Salty's speaks volumes for the exceptional quality of the food and hospitality. Even royalty, in the shape of the two young princes, have visited to enjoy its uniqueness.
A range of non fish dishes are also available including steaks and lanb dishes. For vegetarians there is usually a special without fish or meat.
What we like:
- The fish dishes
- The atmosphere
- Our friendly hostess
What we would change:
- We can't think of anything
CONTACT:
Salty's, Quay St, Yarmouth. PO41 0PB
tel. 01983 761 550
http://www.saltysrestaurant.co.uk
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