SeaSalt emerges in reviews as a lively Old Port seafood spot with a focus on fresh, tasty dishes like oysters, paella, seafood towers, lobster rolls, ceviche and shrimp tacos, plus solid drinks and a pleasant terrace. The atmosphere and views by the water are highlighted, along with a vibrant, welcoming vibe that many describe as perfect for a summer visit. Service is repeatedly praised for attentiveness and friendliness, with staff able to handle large groups and dietary needs, though a few visits note slower pacing and occasional inconsistency in timing. A few criticisms appear, including reports of pricey options, portions that feel small for the price, and a negative mention of pests on the patio, but overall the food quality and atmosphere remain strong favorites. Most reviewers say they would return to explore more items on the menu and enjoy the terrace again.
We really enjoyed yesterday's visit to this restaurant. We stopped off for a drink & a snack. The patio was a perfect place to relax, the waitstaff were warm & friendly. They had a fabulous buck-a-shuck oyster deal, which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Great experience with the bartender & executive chef, Rob. We had the shrimp & scallop ceviche, slaw, & oysters. We loved all of it! Chef Rob has created a wonderful menu & was so welcoming & had lots of funny stories. Everything from our seats to the food to the staff was perfect. Highly recommend!
My husband & I had the pleasure of eating here for a late lunch. The staff was phenomenal, the executive chef Rob was so enthusiastic & created some beautiful & mouthwatering dishes that he took the time to explain to us. We had the oysters, slaw, & shrimp & scallops ceviche. The slaw was great & the ceviche was fresh & light & not fishy. I highly recommend anyone visiting Seasalt for some great seafood & a few laughs from the bartender & chef!
Stopped in for lunch. I sat at the bar just to take a break from the sun but there is outside dinning. I got the oyster special & lobster taco. Very fresh & tasty!! The bar tender was awesome. She was busy but was always tentative to me. Very good experience.
This place has $1 Oysters 3-6pm EVERYDAY.... I was searching for 3 hours to find Oysters on a random sunny Monday, & Google blessed me with this find. I caught the tail end of buck-a-shuck. The East Coast Oysters were to die for, & the house made yuzu & jalapeno minionettes/accompaniments were awesome. It's in a beautiful, must be like 300ish year old building with exposed stone & time period accents. It is right on Rue Commune & Place Royal. The outside patio is spacious & has great views. Also, if you're lucky, the head chef may be the one who is shucking oysters at the bar right in front of you!
The oysters were amazing! So worth it 1$ each. The lobster roll was really good & the fries well seasoned. The steak was a bit overcooked but very tasty.
Jun 25, 2025
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I came here for the 1$ oysters with a friend. The decor here is nice & the bathrooms are amazing. They played baywatch on the small tvs they had. The bar is adorable! we sat inside but there was a large patio outside which was popular. The service here is incredibly slow. We had to call over waitresses multiple times & wait a long time for everything including water. I assume most of the servers were focused on the people outside as there was only about one other group seated inside. The oysters here were good, the minionettes were good but my friend thought the horseradish was a little old. Overall the food & atmosphere were great but the service was lacking.
We came in for the 1$ Oyster special, & we were 4 clients wanting to order a dozen each plus drinks & appetizers.
They only serve us 12 at the time, where we had to wait an hour for the first dozen & then another 40 minutes for the second round of 12. We ended up cancelling the other rounds of oysters. On top of that, we did not get any cutlery or plates until our food got in, again after an hour wait.
Disaster!
Aight, Rob is a beaut & it's not even up for dispute.
We came for oysters & they had only 21. So waiters like we'll give you what we have but the remaining oysters are gonna be like 20 minutes to prep.
So lo & behold the owner runs out (literally) & GRABS the remaining oysters, shucks a bunch, shares tequila shots with the whole table. The food is amazing but man, the staff make the experience.
Ps. They sell merch (just gotta ask!)
6/5 stars if Google would let me.
We were in Montreal for the weekend & saw a happy hour sign - oysters $1 - we went in & it was great. The chef himself was shucking oysters & making drinks. We sat at the bar & got to know him & his staff. The ambience was super chill & very friendly. We'll be back for sure ⭐.
May 24, 2025
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Great spot for a nice dinner. The fish & chips were a refreshing take. Oysters were good. The shrimp taco is really just a big shrimp slathered in sauce. Beer selection was limited when we went. Seating arrangement outside was cramped..people kept hitting our chairs.
Jul 3, 2024
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Our group ate at Seasalt on May 5th & were blown away by how great the food was. We tried the oysters, tartare, Caesar salad, fries, ceviche, sea bass, brownie, key lime pie & salted caramel doughnuts, all of which were absolutely delicious. The service we got from Gilles was also outstanding. Would highly recommend to anyone!
