Harden's survey result
Summary
“Excellent fish cookery” showcased in a “very atmospheric dining room” which is “one of the surprisingly rare places with sea views in Brighton” – “the quality here is unwavering and the menu always evolves slightly”. Even one local who considers it “a tiny-bit-less superb than the Coal Shed and Burnt Orange” (its stablemates in local restaurateur Raz Helalat’s Black Rock group), feels that “when it’s good, it’s very good”.
Summary
“A bustling destination, with a nice view of rolling sea and big horizon” – this “very buzzy seafront room” sits within sight of the skeletal remains of the West Pier and remains one of the most popular dining options in the city. On the downside, there is a view that “the best aspect are the vistas over the water, with food that’s reliable rather than sensational and too expensive”. Most of the many reports, though, are more positive, saying, “if you particularly enjoyfFresh, beautifully cooked fish, this is the place”.
Summary
This “buzzy seafood restaurant on the seafront” with views over the skeletal West Pier features some “innovative cooking” and “fantastic sauces”, with whole fish cooked over fire a speciality. Some reporters consider it “a little pricey”, but “the lunchtime menu offers good value”.
Summary
“A window table gives a good view of the sunset on a sunny evening” at this “excellent seafront restaurant”: a seafood brasserie near the old West Pier that’s again one of the city’s commented-on destinations in town in our annual diners’ poll. Fans say it’s “hard to get into, and not cheap, but everything about it’s good” in particular its “great fish-based menu” (“it’s a great place to share a whole fish at market price”). “The scale of the restaurant can make the service a little frenetic” though and the food can “try too hard to be interesting and only sometimes succeed”. On most accounts, though, it’s “still knocking it out of the park and a great place for a treat”.
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Have you eaten at The Salt Room?
106 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FA
Restaurant details
The Salt Room Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Lovely position overlooking the sea excellent service and attention to detail but becoming expensive"
"The quality here is unwavering, and the menu always evolves slightly. Excellent quality fish cookery and great desserts too."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £19.00 | £23.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £15.00 | £28.50 | £8.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £36.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £5.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
106 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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