We weren't expecting the type of "ambiance" that the Salt Rock provides. We are a family of four with a 12 year old and a 5 year old. We were dressed in nicer shorts and all three of my "boys" had polo shirts on but we felt seriously underdressed. We did not call ahead because we were not aware of the reservation policy. But we immidiatly found a seat in the bar area and were promptly waited on by the staff.

The waitress was very nice and didn't make us feel out of place. My 12 year old ordered the cocnut shrimp and my husband and I both ordered steaks. The food was delicious. But this place is way overpriced in my opinion. You are paying for atmosphere. In my opinion, this is better suited for a special adult dinner out. We are happy that we went, were satisfied with our meal, but will not return with the kids. I was nervous one of them would overturn a water goblet!

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Our family of four (two teens) happened upon the Salt Rock Grill completely accidentally. While searching for a different restaurant (we were not familiar with the area) and dodging construction on Gulf Blvd., we missed our intended target, but followed the car in front of us into the Salt Rock Grill parking lot in order to turn around. We decided, once we saw the minions of cars in the parking lot, that perhaps we should give this place a try. Could the whole world be wrong?

Apparently not. From the minute we were seated at a lovely table for four overlooking the waterway, (no reservations, of course, but who would have thought any restaurant would be rockin' like this one -- on a Tuesday night?) we were treated to excellent service and scrumptious food and drinks.

We ordered the macadamia nut encrusted wahoo, the lump crab cakes, lobster and crab pasta and grilled amberjack. The fish was fresh, fresh, fresh, though my wahoo was a bit overdone for my liking. The amberjack, too seemed a bit dry. Crab cakes were reportedly delicious and stuffed full of crab meat, and the seafood pasta had a delicious cream sauce that tasted sinful, and, I am sure, went straight to the hips. Lots of crab and lobster.

For dessert, we ordered a couple of pieces of Key Lime Pie (with Lorna Doone crust! YUM!), the creme brulee and a slab of their triple chocolate truffle cake. Having tasted them all, I can clearly tell you that even if you skipped dinner, visiting the SRG just for dessert would be worth the trip.

Service was excellent. Prices are $$$-$$$$.

We left well sated and ready to return -- as soon as I lose the 5 pounds I'm sure I gained tonight!

The seafood here is absolutely phenomenal! The best I have ever had by far! The interior is beautiful, and the service is excellent. Highly recomended!