A 15-minute drive from either the airport or Seattle, Salty's is a fine dining restaurant without any stuffy pretension. The restaurant itself is decorated in casual white wood paneling. Simple water-colors of various fish are on the walls. Over-sized fishing rods hang from the ceiling. Yet, the view onto the wrap-around deck that allows you to watch as the sun dips into the Puget Sound adds a bit of romance to the ambiance.While in Seattle, I wanted to see an old college friend who was driving from Olympia. We were driving from Seattle. Salty's was a perfect place to meet where we could talk about years gone by over a nice glass of wine and excellent seafood, while our children also enjoyed chicken fingers. (Not a place for young kids.)
Make sure you don't miss the clam chowder. This is a restaurant specialty, and it was creamy- smooth delightful. After a cup of this, my expectations were set pretty high. My giant prawns entree served with risotto and asparagus lived up to the challenge. From salmon with a bourbon glaze to my husband's light lobster pastry dish, we enjoyed every morsel we ordered.
Live music Thursday to Saturday nights.
Bottom line? The bill will certainly lighten your wallet, but this is excellent seafood.
How do you get there? Take Exit 147 (272nd St.) and go west towards the water. Drive down the hill---and it's a long hill. Salty's is right on the water.