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Sea Salt
Mediterranean, Cocktail Bars, Seafood, Greek

1123 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065 (917) 261-4443

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Sea Salt 8.5
Manhattan Community Board 8
Vibes: Happy Hour Hotspots Outdoor Dining Oasis Girls Night Out Approved Trendy Table Hotspots
Sea Salt NYC is a Greek-leaning Mediterranean restaurant known for grilled seafood, meze, and cocktails served on a busy First Avenue patio that is popular during happy hour. It’s a go-to for after-work drinks that can easily turn into a full dinner built around branzino, lamb, and classic Greek salads.
Must-Try Dishes: Grilled Octopus, Whole Branzino, Lamb Chops
Scores:
Value: 7 Service: 8.3 Consistency: 8.7 Food Quality: 8.8 Atmosphere: 9.2 Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Mediterranean seafood and meze with a well-used sidewalk patio that shines during happy hour.
Who should go: Friends meeting for cocktails that can turn into dinner.
When to visit: Golden hour into early evening when the patio is busiest.
What to order: Grilled Octopus, Whole Branzino, Lamb Chops.
Insider tip: Start with happy hour drinks and meze outside, then move inside for a slower seafood-focused dinner.